Dave Allen gave the final word praise to Arslanbek Makkhmudov after their heavyweight duel.
Allen was denied the prospect to place his title amongst some huge names within the heavyweight division, as he fell to a devastating defeat in opposition to Russian big Makhmudov in Sheffield.
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It was a brutal and gruelling evening for the ‘White Rhino’ who took some damaging and clubbing punishment from the 6ft 5ins behemoth.
Throughout his time within the paid ranks, Allen had already shared the squared circle with some heavy-handed operators together with Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz.
However the Doncaster native was fast to disregard earlier bouts when discussing how the pictures that he acquired have been by far the toughest he has confronted in his profession.
He mentioned instantly after the ultimate bell: “He’s the scariest trying man I’ve ever seen however he’s a sweetheart.
“He was too huge and too good. I’ve by no means been hit or harm like that in my life.
“He had me harm about 5 occasions and Jamie [Moore, Allen’s trainer] needed to tug me out.
“However I’m a tricky man, I’ve by no means been down.”
It was a outstanding admission from Allen who has been across the block and met some devastating models.
Allen has even sparred the very elite of the present crop of heavyweights together with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
However it was unclear if he included coaching rounds in his post-fight workings.
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Though Allen’s face advised a narrative on the finish of the slugfest, as he carried markings and bruising following the conclusion of the bout.
Dave Allen’s earlier foes
Allen has develop into a cult hero on British shores, with the courageous and spirited heavyweight having shared rounds with a number of the finest.
In two of his greatest duels, Allen had a busy 2016 the place he fought and was overwhelmed by Whyte and Ortiz.
The latter was in a position to cease the promising Brit, who by no means fairly managed to edge into world degree.
Tony Yoka, Frazer Clarke and David Value are different names to have overwhelmed Allen inside the space.
However he stays some of the skilled operators on the British circuit, so his excessive reward of Makhmudov comes as a glowing evaluation for the Russian’s energy.
What subsequent for Dave Allen?
Allen has now, in his phrases, missed a golden alternative to earn greater paydays and brush shoulders with greater degree operators in 2026.
And a few have referred to as for the Briton to fall on his protect and name it a day after an extended and gruelling profession.
However the spirited Yorkshire slugger insisted he wouldn’t be turning his again on the game, and nonetheless believes he has what it takes to compete at British degree.
He added: “I almost cried due to the gang, I needed to choke it again. I’m not completed.
“I’m not completed, I’m not completed. I’m not the very best however these followers make me really feel like I’m the very best.”