Fan-favorite heavyweight Dave Allen has signed a brand new contract extension with Matchroom Boxing, which kicks off May sixteenth when he meets Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster.
Allen (25-8-2, 20 KO) can be taking a big step again up in class right here. A two-fight collection with Johnny Fisher noticed him drop a extremely questionable cut up choice earlier than stopping “The Romford Bull” in 5 the next May, however he underperformed in opposition to Arslanbek Makhmudov, really fizzling out down the stretch and permitting the Russian to grind his method to a unanimous choice.
Though Hrgovic (19-1, 14 KO) could have peaked under expectations, he’s confirmed constantly efficient at this stage, most just lately beating Joe Joyce and David Adeleye to bounce again from a tough loss to Daniel Dubois. I commend Allen for taking a crack at a high-risk, low-reward opponent, however because the blind waiter mentioned of the chef, I’m unsure what precisely he’s cooking.
“This is everything I’ve wanted,” Allen mentioned.
“A big fight, at home, in front of my own people. Nights like this don’t come around often, and I’m not letting it pass me by. I know how tough Hrgovic is, but I believe in myself and I’ll be ready to give Doncaster a night to remember.”
