"Really big fight" for Allen after KO of Fisher
By Sunday Osunkwo
David Allen floored Johnny Fisher twice in fifth round as he claimed ruthless knockout victory on Saturday; Doncaster man had been controversially beaten by Fisher on points in first fight in December;
Allen wants homecoming bout and then 'biggest fight possible'
David Allen hopes to be rewarded with a "really big fight" after his dramatic knockout win over Johnny Fisher in their heavyweight rematch.
Allen ruthlessly stopped Fisher in the closing seconds of the fifth round at The Copper Box Arena on Saturday in an emphatic response to his controversial points loss to the Romford man in December.
The Doncaster fighter can now target a domestic rival or another big name from the top division after claiming a version of a WBA title.
"I'm hoping to go back closer to home, get a fight in South Yorkshire," Allen told Sky Sports. "Probably defend my title and get a few more rounds in, and then hopefully after a few more rounds and another win, look for a big fight really.
"No names, I don't want to call any names out, but just a big fight really. The biggest one possible, but I would like one in between. Defend my new belt, get some more rounds in. Allen added
Saturday's rematch clash between Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher sees former produce thunderous knockout victory to avenge December defeat;
Allen floors Fisher in fifth after thoroughly dominant round; 33-year-old's previous loss on points had proven controversial after knocking Fisher down
Dave Allen avenged his controversial December defeat to Johnny Fisher with an explosive knockout victory in their rematch at London's Copper Box Arena.
Credit to Sky sports
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