Dave Allen is a professional UK heavyweight that goes by the nickname ‘White Rhino’ who is making a big name for himself at the moment.
Recently I caught up with Dave Allen. He spoke to me about his upcoming Commonwealth title fight with Lenroy Thomas, his preparation for his next fight on May 27th, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and much more.
“Preparation is going great, training going well. Probably in the best shape of my pro career. I’ve had good sparring and consistent track work. No complaints, no injuries.”
“I don’t know much about Lenroy Thomas, just the footage of him online and things I’ve heard from his time sparring AJ. I’m expecting a rough first half of the fight after which I will take over.”
“A win May 27th opens up so many doors. The British title to me is of most importance so I will be pushing for the Gary Cornish fight after May 27th.”
“The only thing I’ve ever needed is to get fit to be able to bring out what I can do. That’s the only difference. The ability and skills have always been there but I haven’t had the confidence to use them because of what I think to be inexperience and lack of fitness.”
“I’ve been in some big fights but this is the first big fight for a major title. I go in as favourite and at Brammal Lane stadium (on the Brook vs Spence show) makes it even more exciting.”
“A defence of my Commonwealth title is something I would like after the (Lenroy) Thomas and (Gary) Cornish fights.”
“Boxing has been a big help, kept me very busy and things are looking good so can’t complain.”
“Joshua is great for boxing and he’s proved himself the real deal. I think Tyson fury is head and shoulders above everyone else when he is on his game. Fury and AJ is the biggest fight going.”
“Yeah after fighting I would love to stay involved in boxing – maybe enter it’s training or media side. I have done some commentary already and it went well. I really enjoyed it.”
“It means a lot to me and I still struggle to believe what’s happened from selling 3 tickets to where I’m at now. It’s mad, it makes me a bit emotional.”
“I see a win for myself not sure how and when but I will be Commonwealth champion May 27th.”
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