Dave Allen achieved a stunning knockout victory against Johnny Fisher at the Copper Box Arena.
Known as the `Doncaster De La Hoya`, Allen delivered a fierce barrage of punches late in the fifth round. This win served as revenge for his surprising defeat to Fisher, the `Romford Bull`, in their initial match last December.
In their first bout, the 33-year-old Allen knocked down Fisher for the first time in his career. However, this wasn`t sufficient to secure the win in Saudi Arabia.
But in the recent rematch, the outcome was dramatically different.
Fisher initially built an early advantage and likely held a lead on the judges` scorecards through the first four rounds.
However, Allen appeared to be strategically controlling the fight and unleashed a truly devastating sequence of punches in the fifth round.
Allen delivered a series of powerful blows leading to a potential knockout of the year. The towel came in from Fisher`s corner right before he was knocked down, ending the fight.
With the series now tied at 1-1, will they meet again for a third fight?
Will There Be a Trilogy Fight?
Following the fight, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed in the ring that the contract indeed contains a rematch clause.
However, Hearn stated that a decision regarding a third fight would be made “down the line.”
Dave Allen himself seemed hesitant about a potential third fight, particularly given the decisive nature of his victory.
He commented: “He`s my friend. A very good friend… I wouldn`t let [a trilogy fight] happen because it wouldn`t be in his best interest.”
Fight Card Results
- Dave Allen beats Johnny Fisher – TKO
- George Liddard beats Aaron Sutton – TKO
- Kieron Conway beats Gerome Warburton – TKO
- Jimmy Sains beats Gideon Oneynani – UD
- John Hedges beats Nathan Quarless – UD
- Shannon Ryan beats Fara El Bousairi – PTS
- Taylor Bevan beats Juan Cruz Cacheiro – TKO
- Emmanuel Buttigieg beats Novak Radulovic – TKO
