In an exciting update for boxing enthusiasts, Dave ‘The White Rhino’ Allen is poised to make his much-anticipated comeback to the ring. The British heavyweight will be featured on the undercard of the Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington event, scheduled for the 21st of February in Nottingham.
Allen, who last graced the ring on the 11th of October in Sheffield, took to social media to share the news of his upcoming bout. In an Instagram story posted on Wednesday, Allen revealed that he will be facing French boxer Karim Berredjem in an eight-round fight. Although the fight is yet to be officially confirmed, Allen expressed his eagerness to return to the ring and face Berredjem, who boasts a record of 12 wins and 10 losses.
‘He is a big, tough guy, but I should be able to beat him,’ Allen stated, acknowledging Berredjem’s skills while expressing confidence in his own abilities. ‘He’s not a world beater, but he’s not a journeyman either. This is the kind of challenge I wanted.’
Berredjem, coming off a unanimous decision victory over Erik Nazaryan in France, is sure to provide a stern test for Allen. The Frenchman’s last win, a six-round points decision, demonstrates his resilience and determination, qualities that Allen will need to overcome to secure a victory.
Allen’s last fight saw him headline the Sheffield Arena for the first time in his career, facing Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in front of a crowd of over 12,000 fans. Despite the home advantage, Allen was outpointed by Makhmudov over 10 rounds, a result that may have set the stage for Makhmudov to face Tyson Fury in a future bout.
The stakes are high for Allen in this upcoming fight. ‘If I don’t beat him, then it’s the end of my career,’ he admitted, underscoring the importance of this comeback fight. Allen had been on a roll leading up to the Makhmudov fight, having knocked out Matchroom prospect Johnny Fisher in London. A win against Berredjem could help him regain some of that momentum.
‘I should beat him, and he should give me some rounds as well,’ Allen said, expressing his hope to go a few rounds and secure a knockout victory. ‘I’m sure he’s a nice guy, and I don’t want to hurt him, but I would like to stop him, definitely.’
This fight marks Allen’s first appearance in the ring in four months, and a statement win could set him up for another headline show later in the year. However, Allen has managed expectations, stating, ‘I’ve told you all not to expect anything amazing because it’s a comeback fight.’
Fans can look forward to the official announcement of the Allen vs Berredjem fight in the coming days. As the boxing world eagerly awaits this clash, one thing is certain: Dave Allen is ready to charge back into the ring and prove that he still has plenty to offer in the heavyweight division.
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