David “The White Rhino” Allen made certain the judges had nothing to say this time.
5 months after a controversial break up determination loss, Allen got here again with a vengeance, knocking out beforehand unbeaten Johnny Fisher within the fifth spherical at London’s Copper Field Area to seize the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title—his first professional belt.
From the opening bell, Allen fought like a person on a mission. He was aggressive, composed, and clearly unwilling to let the combat go the gap. The breakthrough got here in spherical 5, when he landed a pair of fresh proper fingers that despatched Fisher to the canvas with 22 seconds left within the spherical. Although Fisher beat the rely, he was on shaky legs.
Sensing the tip, Allen pressed ahead and unleashed a vicious mixture that ended with a crushing left hook, sending Fisher face-first to the mat. His coach, Mark Tibbs, didn’t hesitate—he threw within the towel, saving his fighter from additional punishment.
The win strikes Allen to 24-7-2 (19 KOs) and reasserts his presence within the heavyweight combine. For Fisher, it’s a troublesome first loss, dropping him to 13-1 (11 KOs). Regardless of having a rematch clause, promoter Eddie Hearn acknowledged that Fisher will doubtless have to regroup earlier than any speak of a rubber match.
Greater than only a belt, this win was redemption for Allen. Many felt he deserved the nod of their first assembly, and at 33 years outdated, he proved he’s nonetheless received a lot left within the tank. The “White Rhino” is again—and this time, he’s received gold round his waist.
