Fisher V Allen 2 : The Rematch
Updated 16 May 2025, 13:15 BST
The Fisher-Allen rematch headlines London’ Copper Box Arena on 17 May 2025 with Fisher currently the favourite to win, while Allen vows to avenge a split-decision loss many felt he deserved to win. Saturday’s ten-round heavyweight main event will see Allen-Fisher ring walk around 22:00 BST.
Tale of the Tape : Fisher V Allen 2
Weight : Friday’s weigh-in saw Fisher tip 245.5 lb while Allen scaled 265 lb – Fisher has come in 3.5lbs heavier than the first fight and Allen has come in the second heaviest of his career. Does fisher have the power to knock down a heavy Dave Allen?
Age : Fisher is the younger of the two, at 26 whereas Dave Allen is now 33.
Height & Reach : Fisher again with the advantage standing one inch taller and one each longer reach at 6ft 4ins and 76 ins reach. Allen stands at 6ft 3ins with a 75 ins reach.
Key to Victory for Fisher
Fisher’s jab volume – He averaged 30 jabs per round before the knockdown but just 18 after. Showing the effect of the knockdown and later rounds on his game plan, knowing this now Fisher will have worked on his championship round stamina. This has been proven by him weighing in a lot lighter than the first camp.
Predictions and Betting Insight
Most analysts expect Fisher’s sharper work-rate to earn either a late stoppage or close decision, yet Allen’s ninth-round KO proposition at 7.0 (+600) offers hefty value for bettors eyeing the underdog’s power, and is especially high considering the knockdown in the last fight and that the public’s opinion was that Allen won the fight.
Allen vs Fisher I – How Controversy Started
Allen dropped Fisher with a looping right in round five and out-landed him 92-54 in power punches over the final six rounds, yet lost a split decision on two cards. The fallout prompted promoter Eddie Hearn to promise an immediate rematch “where UK fans can decide for themselves”. Fisher has admitted he was “too pally” last time and vows to “dispatch not befriend” Allen. Dave says the bout has him “dreaming again” of a British title if he wins.
Official Judges’ Scorecards (first fight, 21 Dec 2024)
- 95-94 Johnny Fisher
- 96-93 Dave Allen
- 95-94 Johnny Fisher
Why It Matters
Winner moves toward David Adeleye’s British belt and / or a lucrative clash with Fabio Wardley or Frazer Clarke.