Dave Allen ensured there would be no controversy this time around in his rematch with Johnny Fisher.
The two heavyweights met at the Copper Box in London, five months on from their controversial first meeting in Saudi Arabia which Fisher won by split decision, despite many fans believing that Allen should have got the victory.
In their first fight, Allen had knocked Fisher down in the fifth round, and that round proved to be crucial again, as the Doncaster heavyweight dropped his rival, before finishing him off at the end of round five with a huge shot.
WHAT A FINISH DAVE ALLEN 🤯#FisherAllen2pic.twitter.com/wl4ZW8ukk0
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 17, 2025
Allen was most likely down on the scorecards before he pulled off the huge stoppage, in what is set to be one of the best knockout wins in a British ring in 2025. Here’s how some of the boxing world reacted to the fight…
Tony Bellew
“The pressure was too much for Johnny. Dave Allen old manned Johnny tonight here … He just got moved around the ring too quickly, exerted far too much energy. It was inevitable. From round 4 onwards I knew it was coming.
“I have no idea, it’s such a long road back. His weaknesses and frailties have now been truly shown.”
Dave Allen
'I'm going to have an en suite' 🤣
Please never change Dave Allen#FisherAllen2pic.twitter.com/BbwUydZVsq
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 17, 2025
Dave Coldwell
Absolutely sensational from Dave Allen!
So composed, and a brutal finish.
After a long hard career, I think he’s just got himself an invite to the heavyweight party. 💰Not the most graceful shoulder ride I’ve seen tho! 😂#FisherAllen2
— Dave Coldwell (@davidcoldwell) May 17, 2025
Paul Smith
Hard not to like Dave Allen. I didn’t want to see him fighting and would now like to see him get a British title if he can. One of the good lads 👏🏼
— Paul Smith (@PaulSmithJnr) May 17, 2025
Dan Rafael
WOW! Fisher takes a massive shot as rd 5 was ending, corner throws in the towel and Allen has the big TKO upset! That last shot and Fisher was out on his feet. Fisher had to have been well ahead at the time of the stoppage. #boxing#FisherAllen2
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 17, 2025
Ebanie Bridges
Game plan executed perfectly by Dave Allen
— Blonde Bomber 🥊💁🏼♀️ (@EbanieBridges) May 17, 2025
Michael Conlan
Wow that was some finish, take a bow Dave Allen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #FisherAllen2
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) May 17, 2025
Spike O’Sullivan
I'm so, so happy for David Allen, such a nice guy, & he's a reasonably young, heavyweight at 33! I had my best win at middleweight at 33 years old & still believe I can get a bigger win. Best of luck to Dave. Get your chequebook out for Dave, Eddie he deserves it. #FisherAllen2
— Gary Spike OSullivan (@spike_osullivan) May 17, 2025
Andy Clarke
That's a bad KO. Allen did exactly what he said he would. That'll be hard to come back from for Fisher.
— Andy Clarke (@MrAndyClarke) May 17, 2025
