Dave Allen scored a devastating knockout of Johnny Fisher on Saturday night, leaving no doubt after their controversial first clash.
In December, Fisher survived a shock knockdown in round five to win a widely-disputed decision against his friend, staying unbeaten in the process.
But criticism of the scoring led Fisher, 26, to take an immediate rematch with his friend, 33, in a bid to put things right. And so the pair traded Saudi Arabia, the scene of their first showdown, for London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday.
There, Allen again dropped Fisher in round five, putting the “Romford Bull” down twice in fact. The second knockdown came on the bell, courtesy of a vicious left hook, as Fisher faceplanted while the towel came in.
Re-live Fisher vs Allen and see the undercard results below.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
- Dave Allen left no doubt in rematch with Johnny Fisher, scoring fifth-round KO of friend
- Allen, 33, dropped Fisher, 26, twice in the round – with second knockdown proving decisive
- Finish came on the bell, as Fisher faceplanted while his corner threw in the towel
- Rematch at London’s Copper Box came five months after controversial first bout
- In Saudi Arabia in December, Fisher climbed off canvas to win disputed decision
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: ‘Romford Bull’ speaks out after defeat
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Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
23:12 , Alex PattleFinally, FINALLY, Allen has won a title!
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
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Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
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Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
22:23 , Alex PattleThe ringside angle of 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 Dave Allen finish 🤯#FisherAllen2 pic.twitter.com/u4lWpvYIyh
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Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
22:17 , Alex PattleHearn: “If anyone was gonna break your heart, you’d want it to be Dave Allen. It’s a real Cinderella story.
“Changed his life again, but this time in a big, big way. He just knew too much in there.
“Johnny, the board wouldn’t let him do an interview, he’s a brave man. Maybe he shouldn’t have taken the rematch, but he wanted to put the wrongs right.
“Johnny’s got to come back and rebuild.”
Hearn mentions a rematch clause, but says it’s one for “down the line”.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
22:14Allen: “I knew the first fight did me a world of good.
“I put a bit of weight on, I knew it would pay dividends, took the risk. I’m the fattest, hardest man you’ll ever see.
“You know what it means? The belt, everything... My kids yeah... I’m gonna have an en suite, they’ll have their own bathroom between them.
“Are we near the end? Do we have time?” Ha.
“At this level, I’m a handful. He overexaggerated the movement, which worked against him.
“I’ve got experience, I know the game inside-out. I’m him, but with 30 more fights basically.
“He’s my friend. He’s a very good friend of mine. I wouldn’t allow [a trilogy fight] to happen, because it’s not in his best interests.”
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
22:09 , Alex PattleDave Allen def. Johnny Fisher via fifth-round TKO (3:00)
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE
22:06There’s some concern for Fisher, with paramedics immediately in the ring to check him, while Allen refrains from celebrating.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Round five
22:01Left hook to the body, one to the head by Allen! This is a great spell!
It was in this round that Fisher went down in their first fight.
Fisher with a trio of body shots, and Allen certainly does complain this time that they’re low. The ref tells Allen to get on with it, but I think those shots really were borderline or worse.
OH! Overhand right, massive shot, and Fisher is in trouble! Allen marches forward and looks to add more offence on a wobbly Fisher, who FINALLY goes down!
He beats the count, barely, and has 10 seconds to survive! His legs are NOT there!
A left hook on the bell FACEPLANTS Fisher, and the towel comes in at the same time! It’s a nightmare outing for Fisher; Allen with a fantastic victory!
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Round four
21:56Allen bears down on Fisher and leans on him, as the heavyweights teeter on the top rope – thank goodness, they don’t go over!
This is so gruelling already, you can tell.
Left hook to the body lands for Allen. Right hook to the head lands for Fisher.
Fisher is dialling it up, but then he eats a clean jab. He does well to absorb an overhand – one of the first that Allen has landed clean – on the top of the head.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Round three
21:52 , Alex PattleFisher is having to fight on the back foot more than he ever has.
Rear uppercut to the body seems to hurt Allen! He tries to complain it was low, I think, but the ref isn’t buying it – so Fisher adds more body shots!
Now Allen gets through with a couple of hooks upstairs.
It’s back and forth. Allen with a clean left hook, but Fisher fires back.
The boxers clinch, and Fisher is warned for throwing two or three shots after the ref’s call to “break”!
Back under way, and Allen is working the body well now.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Round two
21:48Fisher keeps his lead hand extended, aiming to deter the hunter, Allen.
Uppercut to the body by Fisher, who is then warned for tapping Allen on the top of the head.
Some heavy shots from Fisher intermittently. Clean cross now. Allen comes back with an overhand but overshoots it.
Allen with a pair of stinging jabs, but Fisher times a left hook well on the angle.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Round one
21:44 , Alex PattleBoth men stand orthodox. You have to think Fisher will pace himself more this time.
Quite some atmosphere in the Copper Box. Allen edges forward and traps Fisher against the ropes, before unloading a big overhand!
Fisher seemed to avoid the worst of it.
Now the pair clinch for a bit before separating, and Allen stalks Fisher again.
Once more he hurls that overhand right; again Fisher is able to stifle it somewhat.
Allen blocks a one-two late in the round.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Main-event ring walks
21:36 , Alex PattleSpeaking of calming tunes, “Truly Madly Deeply” is Fisher’s choice.
It starts a stirring sing-along in the Copper Box (or Copper Bosh, as Fisher calls it).
But then some country music, which he so loves: “Take Me Home, Country Roads”!
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Main-event ring walks
21:33 , Alex PattleThe ring walks are under way!
Allen, the “White Rhino”, is out first – to the sound of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”, then a cover of Sting’s “Fields Of Gold”.
Calming songs, but accompanied by lots of shadow-boxing from Allen, 33.
Hold something back, Dave!
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Steve Bunce previews the rematch
21:29 , Steve BunceIn a boxing world of Saudi gold, YouTube novices and protected prospects, along come Fisher and Allen in a rematch that would not be out of place at the Royal Albert Hall in the Seventies. A venue at the time with a three-roped ring and smoke often lingering so heavily that a view from the cheap seats was obscured by the fog.
Fisher and Allen met last year in Riyadh, and it was a great scrap; Fisher, unbeaten in 12 going in, was dropped and hurt in the fifth round and Allen, who was in the best shape of his life, believed he had done enough to win on points after 10 rounds. Fisher never quite got the credit for coming back from the knockdown, but he showed maturity and real desire to last.
The decision for Fisher was tight, but it was not an outrage. It was a split decision, the two men separated by a slender, single point; fights that close are not robberies. The rematch made immediate sense.
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Fisher vs Allen 2 is the perfect appetiser for a supreme heavyweight summer
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard def. Aaron Sutton
21:20 , Alex PattleEddie Hearn: “Credit to Aaron Sutton, but the shot selection, the punch picking was perfect [from Liddard].
“He’s not a prospect anymore, he’s a championship fighter. At that age, you tend to slow them down a bit, but at the same time, he’s going through the levels really nicely.
“You almost want to let them go. You’ve got to remember his age. I want to say ‘kid’, he’s a young man.
“When was the last time Billericay had a middleweight champion? A British champion?”
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard def. Aaron Sutton
21:16Liddard: “Do you know what, coming into this fight, I needed a new knockout – because I’ve seen that [George] Davey one about 10 times [in promo] during this camp.
“Got about three highlight-reel knockouts in that one! The geezer just kept getting back up! But all credit to him, he’s been a gent all week.
“He didn’t want to stay on the ground, you’ve got to nail him to it. Respect to his team for calling it off.”
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard vs Aaron Sutton
21:07Round five
Oh, a gnarly uppercut from Liddard, really jolting back the head of Sutton!
And there it is!!
Liddard puts down Sutton AGAIN, with a right hook this time, and as Sutton looks to his corner while on his knees... they throw in the towel. The right call!
George Liddard def. Aaron Sutton via fifth-round TKO (2:20)
That might well set up Liddard for a domestic dust-up with Conway, who won the British middleweight belt in the previous bout...
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard vs Aaron Sutton
21:04 , Alex PattleRound four
Sutton gets a bit closer in this round, while Liddard is seemingly in no rush to get his opponent out of there. He’ll trust that the finish will come.
Liddard is largely working behind the jab, pushing back Sutton now. He smiles as Sutton fires off shots in a clinch.
The boxers separate and Sutton lands a left hook and long right uppercut. Nice work.
A cross connects for Sutton now. Another uppercut, but Liddard times a left hook around it.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard vs Aaron Sutton
20:55 , Alex PattleRound two
One-two and a left body hook by Liddard. Sutton’s face is so red already.
Good head movement and timing from Liddard to set up a cross. Now a right hook from Liddard, curled around Sutton’s guard.
But Sutton fires back and smiles at the Billericay boxer.
He’s not smiling for long!! Liddard puts down Sutton again! It’s the same shot as before: the left hook.
Ninety seconds left in the round, and Liddard is all over Sutton...
Liddard is happy to eat a few shots to land some, which is fine on a night like this, but not necessarily going forward, of course.
Sutton makes it to the bell.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard vs Aaron Sutton
20:51Round one
OH! In the first minute, Liddard DROPS Sutton with a left hook!
Sutton is quickly back up, but did he get up too quickly?
Will Liddard push hard for the finish now? He’s not rushing it, but he is landing stern jabs – finding a good middle ground in terms of pressure.
However, Sutton has thrown a few nice shots of his own, including a clean cross here.
More good output from Sutton, but he’s visibly troubling Liddard less than his opponent is troubling him.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: George Liddard vs Aaron Sutton
20:45 , Alex PattleSutton is out first, enjoying his ring walk, singing along to his music. The Bristol boxer, 27, is 19-1 (3 KOs).
Now here comes Essex fighter Liddard, just 22 years old with an 11-0 (6 KOs) record.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton
20:22 , Alex PattleRound four
Conway hurts Warburton with a body shot! He’s varying his output now, going from body to head, mixing in uppercuts and hooks.
Warburton is breathing heavily! He nearly takes a knee in his own corner but stays up, and Conway obliges by adding a barrage of body hooks!
The towel comes in, and it’s all over!!
Kieron Conway def. Gerome Warburton via fourth-round TKO (1:26)
Warburton is tearful in the ring. A fine showing from him, though.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton
20:15 , Alex PattleRound two
Warburton corners Conway, who wings a few shots to try to get the Welshman off him.
Tighter offence by Conway now, as Warburton tries to lean on him. Uppercuts and hooks land on the Breadmaker.
Conway connects with a spiteful left hook, then a rear uppercut. Warburton steps forward with a cross.
Warburton is sporting some damage around his right eye. This is already a gruelling contest!
Strong end to the round by Conway.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton
20:11 , Alex PattleRound one
The middleweights are fighting at close range from the off. Warburton is landing some good southpaw crosses already.
Now he jabs before adding a right hook and stepping off to that side.
Conway with a strong rear uppercut, but Warburton has been much the more active boxer so far. He’s already reddened the left side of Conway’s face.
But Conway digs to the body well before slinging a one-two upstairs. Warburton returns fire with his own flurry.
Hard right hook by Conway at the end of the round.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Kieron Conway vs Gerome Warburton
20:04We stay in the middleweight division, where Kieron Conway and Gerome Warburton clash over the vacant British title.
Welsh boxer Warburton (brilliantly nicknamed the “Breadmaker” after the bread brand), is 29 years old with a 15-1 record.
Just 2 KOs to his name, however, while Conway, also 29, is 22-3-1 (6 KOs).
Warburton stands southpaw, while Conway fights orthodox.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:52 , Alex PattleRound 10
Final frame! Onyenani comes forward; Sains skips to his left, before he’s tied up by his opponent.
Sains puts Onyenani off balance with a cross. Onyenani marches forward regardless, and Sains again skips around the ring – perhaps content to just avoid anything silly at this point.
Final bell sounds.
Jimmy Sains def. Gideon Onyenani via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-91, 98-92)
Sains is without a KO win for the first time, but he’s still unbeaten and will learn from those extra rounds. He also picks up the Southern Area middleweight strap.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:48 , Alex PattleRound nine
Penultimate round. Sains looks to be pushing a bit harder for the stoppage now.
There’s another timeout now, as the ref warns Onyenani for holding, it seems.
Sains lands a heavy left hook at close range after shrugging Onyenani off him slightly, but his opponent took that really well!
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:40 , Alex PattleRound seven
Another good round for Sains. At this point, you have to ask whether he’ll maintain that 100 per cent knockout rate; but also whether it’d serve him better to bank all 10 rounds.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:33 , Alex PattleRound five
Sains with a one-two, but only the jab lands; the cross is slightly out of range.
Oh! He times the next cross much better, and Onyenani looks unsteady on his feet for a brief moment... He’s undeterred, though, marching down Sains and looking to regain some respect.
Clean cross by Onyenani in fact, squeezed through the guard of Sains.
Clubbing right hook to the body by Sains, but soon thereafter, both men receive a STERN warning from the ref about leading with their heads.
Back under way, and Sains lands a few hard left hooks – two to the body and one upstairs.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:24 , Alex PattleRound three
Onyenani closes range more neatly this time and lands back-to-back crosses, with Sains trapped in the corner.
Both men throw hooks at the same time, but Sains’s seems to land more cleanly.
Good one-two from Sains now. Onyenani with a left hook at close range, before the middleweights tie up.
One-two and a body hook by Sains. Nice. He blocks an overhand late in the round.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:16Round one
Ten rounds scheduled here. Will we need them? Sains’s record suggests not.
Sains switches stances early on; he’s standing orthodox at the moment, as is Onyenani. Piston jab by Sains, then a right cross that is slightly overshot.
Onyenani leaps in with a right hook, but Sains blocks the bulk of it. Decent jab from Onyenani now. Sains with some solid jabs and a hook of his own.
You know, Sains is already marked up a bit around his nose. I’m not sure whether that came from a punch or a clash of heads. It seems the latter.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Jimmy Sains vs Gideon Onyenani
19:08We kick things off with a middleweight bout between Jimmy Sains and Gideon Onyenani.
Romford southpaw Sains, 24, is aiming to move to 10-0, having won all of his pro fights so far inside the distance. Meanwhile, Chatham’s Onyenani is 7-4.
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Don’t underestimate ‘Romford Bull’
18:57 , Harry BullmoreIt is easy to be fooled by Johnny Fisher.
His social media videos are a promoter's dream, regularly reaching enormous audiences by showcasing his winning personality, penchant for Chinese takeaways and internet famous father ‘Big John’. But behind it all is a conscientious athlete.
The former factor is a major reason why the “Romford Bull” has a legion of loyal fans; the latter explains why the boxing world has its eye on the 26-year-old.
As a fitness writer, it was the second subject that caught my attention...
Don’t underestimate Johnny Fisher – the detail-oriented boxer behind the viral vids
Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Main-event odds
18:48 , Alex PattleFisher – 2/5
Allen – 16/1
Draw – 2/1
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Fisher vs Allen 2 LIVE: Early results so far
18:24 , Alex PattleWhile the main card begins at 7pm BST, we’ve had a few warm-up bouts for the early arrivers at the Copper Box.
Shannon Ryan recovered from a shock knockdown to outpoint Fara El Bousairi, before Emmanuel Buttigieg stopped Novak Radulovic and Taylor Bevan TKOed Juan Cruz Cacheiro.
Then, John Hedges picked up the vacant English cruiserweight belt by outpointing Nathan Quarless.
