Allen's experience in the ring is extensive. He's shared the ring with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois in sparring sessions. His professional career includes losses to David Price, Dillian Whyte, and Luis Ortiz. Recently, Allen scored one of the best wins of his career with a 5th round knockout of Johnny Fisher, adding to his impressive stoppage of Lucas Browne.
In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Allen explained why he rates Chisora's power so highly:
"I think for one punch power, Derek Chisora. Obviously, I don't think he was the best, but in terms of one-punch power and brute force, it is him. His right hand was very heavy. Not the quickest and not much disguise to it. I could see it coming, and I could brace for it, but I felt it, that is for sure."
Allen went on to compare Chisora's power to that of Anthony Joshua:
"He's a different kind of puncher to someone like Anthony Joshua. Joshua is a lot faster and crisper. Chisora is more concussive. Joshua caused me more problems in sparring, but in terms of raw power, it is Chisora."
At 41 years old, Chisora's career is still going strong. He boasts a record of 36 wins, including 23 knockouts. His most recent fight saw him defeat Otto Wallin in his 49th contest. Chisora now has his sights set on a world title shot for his 50th and final bout, with a favorable ranking from the IBF.
Allen, nicknamed "The White Rhino," has experienced a resurgence at the British level. He's expressed interest in facing Chisora in the professional ring, saying it would be an honor to share the canvas with him.
As Chisora looks to the future, he's keeping a close eye on Oleksandr Usyk's upcoming undisputed rematch with Daniel Dubois. There's also talk of a potential trilogy fight with Dillian Whyte on the horizon.
Allen's praise for Chisora's punching power adds another layer of intrigue to the heavyweight division. It's a testament to Chisora's longevity and impact in the sport that he's still considered one of the hardest hitters by his peers.