Dave Allen Reveals Johnny Fisher Rematch Plans, Issues Bold Promise

On December 21 on the Usuk-Fury 2 undercard, Johnny Fisher (13-0, 11 KOs) controversially defeated Dave Allen (23-7-2, 18 KOs) by a split decision, with one judge favouring Allen 96-93, while the other two were for “The Romford Bull” 95-94 x2. Many ringside for Dave Allen Johnny Fisher, and watching at home felt “White Rhino” done enough to get the verdict. Allen has now revealed to Sky Sports a rematch is in the works while issuing a bold promise.

Dave Allen Johnny Fisher: Controversial Loss Discussion

Dave Allen Johnny Fisher: Allen Promises Knockout Victory in Potential Rematch

Fisher dragged himself off the canvas to edge a controversial decision against Allen. “The Romford Bull” dominated in the opening four rounds before receiving a heavy knockdown in round five. Many felt the Matchroom fighter was fortunate to get the decision and “The Doncaster De La Hoya” has now revealed the latest on a potential rematch: “They’ve already reached out to me about a rematch,” Allen told Sky Sports.

He continued: “I think I’ll headline a show in the UK next year from what I’ve been told, whether that will actuallyhappen, things are always changing in this game. It looks like the most possible next fight for me but other people have also offered me other things.”

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“But the Fisher fight is the favourite for me. It’s a fight I’m open to happening. It’s the one on my wish list, but you never know what could happen.”

The performance against Fisher was arguably the best of Allen’s career despite not getting the decision. His previous career highlight was a win over former WBA champion Lucas Browne at The 02 in 2019.

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Talking about the possible rematch: “Yeah, I think so [we could fill The O2]. If the fight happened, you know the ball is in both of our courts,” said Allen. “Obviously he can go and do his thing because he sells tickets regardless of who he boxes but if they want to put right the first fight, then being at The O2 would go a long way to get me in the ring.”

Allen added: “I’m ready whenever really. I’ll be ready to box, I’ll be ready to keep going.”

Reflecting on Dave Allen Johnny Fisher

Reflecting on the defeat against Fisher: “I was ready for round 11 last week to be honest. It’s really lit a fire under me. I feel like the old version of myself, I’m ready for scrapping at all times again,” said Allen.

“He did amazing to get through it, super tough, really proved himself because he’s never really been in a hard fight before, so I was really pleased and proud of him that he got through it, but I was only ever really one shot away.”

Allen added: “He never really bothered me once in the fight, to be honest.”

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Talking about Fisher, Allen said: “The punch power… he can punch but I’ve boxed at the highest level and I’ve rarely been in trouble so that was never a big concern for me, but he can go about things differently, he can make it more of a boxing match, he can box more.”

Looking ahead to the Dave Allen Johnny Fisher rematch, the Doncaster native said: “I presume he’ll go about things differently in the rematch because he knows he can’t get in a fight with me and win. I’ll presume he’ll try to box.”

“If a rematch happens, I’ll win the fight by a stoppage, it’s not a doubt in my mind.”

Predicting the rematch, Allen said: “I’m definitely stopping him, one million per cent.”