Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE!
Dave Allen got the better of Johnny Fisher as the pair went head-to-head in a rematch that lived up to the billing at the Copper Box Arena. Five months on from the first meeting between the British heavyweight rivals on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 undercard in Riyadh, where Fisher was knocked down for the very first time in his career and put under serious pressure in a slugfest before controversially going on to claim a split-decision victory on the judges’ scorecards.
It was a hugely contentious result that denied Allen a career-best win, but he gained a measure of revenge on Saturday evening as he knocked down his opponent in round five once again but, this time, did not leave the result in the hands of the judges as he knocked Fisher down again with seconds left of the round to become the new WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion.
There was plenty of action on the undercard, including Kieron Conway beating Gerome Warburton for the vacant British middleweight title, setting up a future showdown with George Liddard. Meanwhile, Shannon Ryan marked her return with a win. Follow Fisher vs Allen 2 back below!
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Allen stops Fisher
Dave Allen produced a superb performance with a fifth-round stoppage of Johnny Fisher in London.
In doing so, the ‘Doncaster De La Hoya' has become the new WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion, reigniting his career at the age of 33.
If the first match between the two British heavyweight was clouded by controversy, the rematch on home soil at the Copper Box Arena had a definitive ending.
Respect
A show of respect between two warriors!
Huge win for Dave Allen
The biggest win of Dave Allen's career.
And the new....
Final word from Dave Allen
Dave Allen offers a big thank you to everyone that has supported him.
A real class act.
Hearn reaction
Eddie Hearn has revealed the board hasn’t allowed Johnny Fisher to offer his reaction to the fight.
Adds, Fisher needs to rebuild if a third match is to take place.
More reaction from Allen
Asked about a trilogy against Johnny Fisher, Dave Allen says it wouldn’t be in Fisher’s best interests.
More reaction from Allen
“I knew I would get the job done tonight.
“He was over moving, over punching.
“Johnny Fisher is my friend. He’s my mate.
Reaction from Allen
“I put some weight on, took a risk and now I’ve got this.
“This means everything to me.”
Finally
It’s about time, Dave Allen has a belt!
Winner!
Winner by TKO and the new WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion...Dave Allen