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The Copper Box Arena plays host to a fiery heavyweight rematch as Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen go toe-to-toe once again. Their first clash was a razor-tight affair, with many feeling Allen edged it. This time, both fighters come in with added motivation, and punters are keeping a close eye on the odds.
At TipMan, we break down what happened last time, what’s changed, and why we’re backing Johnny Fisher to win on points
Read on to find out why 👇
Johnny Fisher: Hero of the Bosh Army
At 26, and just 13 fights into his career, Johnny Fisher remains the fresher fighter with momentum behind him still despite the question marks over the first fight with The White Rhino. He’s aggressive, busy, and not afraid to throw in volume. In the first fight, he outworked Allen in the first 4 rounds, but despite landing plenty, Fisher couldn’t dent Allen’s famous chin—and a ruptured eardrum in Round 5 disrupted him for the remainder of the bout.
Dave Allen: The Veteran With A Granite Chin
Dave Allen, now 33, has taken the hard road throughout his 32 fight career. Known for his resilience, heart but underappreciated for his actual boxing ability, Allen has stepped in with elite-level opponents, often on short notice and for modest rewards.
In their first meeting, he dragged Fisher into an inside scrap, exactly where Allen thrives. That strategy worked—Allen absorbed Fisher’s shots, countered smartly, knocked Fisher down and forced uncomfortable moments in the trenches where he looked on the edge of stopping the younger man.
Adjustments for the Rematch
Not many adjustments from Allen’s side of things, he needs to make it messy again, close the distance, smother Fisher’s combinations, and lean on his durability to win a war of attrition.
Fisher’s best path to win is to stay disciplined, use the jab, box at mid-range, and don’t let Allen pull him into a close-range brawl. Fisher has the power and physicality to dominate from the outside if he sticks to a plan.
The fight being in front of Fisher’s Bosh Army adds extra pressure—will it lift him or lead to over-eagerness?
TipMan Prediction
We expect a smarter, more composed performance from Fisher this time. If he boxes sensibly, keeps it long, and avoids trading inside, he should take this one clearly on the scorecards. Allen’s chin likely holds up—but the fresher man with the higher work rate edges it
Prediction – Johnny Fisher to win on points
