Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher went toe-to-toe in a heavyweight clash that left fans buzzing. The fight, part of the undercard for the Oleksandr Usyk versus Tyson Fury rematch, ended with Fisher getting the nod via a split decision. But that's not the whole story.
Allen, a fighter who's had his ups and downs, came back in great shape for this bout. He's faced tough opponents like Dillian Whyte and Tony Yoka in the past, but hasn't always lived up to expectations in winnable fights. This time, many thought he put on his best performance ever.
Fisher, known as "The Romford Bull," had his hands full. The 25-year-old got knocked down hard in the middle rounds. But he showed grit, pulling himself together and making it to the final bell. That's impressive, especially considering he doesn't have much amateur experience.
When the decision came, a lot of fans weren't happy. They thought Allen had done enough to win, and some even called it a robbery. It's the kind of controversy that often leads to a rematch, and that's exactly what promoter Eddie Hearn suggested.
But Allen had other ideas. Speaking on his own channel, he explained why he turned down the offer:
"I said no I don't want the rematch. In the heat of the moment I looked at Johnny Fisher and that's a young fella at 25 and I thought he does not need another fight like that cause his career will be very short."
It's a surprising move from Allen, but it shows he's thinking beyond just his own career. Fisher's recovery from the knockdown proved his toughness, but Allen seems worried about the toll such fights can take on a young boxer.
So, what's next for these two? Allen's shown he's still got what it takes to compete at a high level, while Fisher's proved he can dig deep when the going gets tough. One thing's for sure – both men have given boxing fans plenty to talk about.
