‘I’m not Arturo Gatti, I’m quite boring to watch’: Dave Allen opens up on Hrgovic chances, his place in boxing
Dave Allen sees a path to victory over Filip Hrgovic, but knows it’s going to be hard work
Dave Allen celebrates after knocking out Johnny Fisher to win during their Heavyweight bout at the Copper Box Arena, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Dave Allen will take to the ring on Saturday, May 16, to face Filip Hrgovic in what really may be the toughest test of his career.
The 34-year-old “White Rhino” will be at home in Doncaster, England, for the matchup, and spoke with The Stomping Ground about the matchup, his chances to win, and what he calls his “painful realism” when it comes to approaching any tough fight. Allen says he’s enjoying boxing more than ever nowadays, in part because he doesn’t feel the pressure that he needs to be doing it. He also admitted he’ll be “shitting himself” on Saturday, but not because he’s scared of his opponent.
“It’s not (being scared). I wasn’t scared of Makhmudov, either, to be honest,” he said. “I’m not scared of them.
You can’t be scared of them, because they’re good men, you know? They’re nice men. I’m a nice man.
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