As part of the undercard for the huge rematch between Oleksandr Uysk and Tyson Fury on Saturday, 21 December - set to be broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View - Brits Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen will compete in a heavyweight clash.
The Riyadh Season platform will be the biggest showcase these fighters have had the chance to be part of, with the two friends and former sparring partners ready to do battle to prove their heavyweight credentials.
Fisher comes into this fight with an unbeaten record of 12 wins, eleven by way of knockout. Allen, the more experienced man, has 23 wins in his 31 fights and has previously challenged for the Commonwealth heavyweight title.
Here is everything you need to know about this fight.
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen date and UK start time
The Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury 2 fight card is on Saturday December 21, and is again held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fight times will be fully confirmed around a week before the fight, and will be updated on this page.
But the main card, including Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean is expected to begin around 7pm UK time.
The main event of Usyk versus Fury 2 is expected to start around 11pm UK time.
- Date: Saturday December 21
- Time: 7pm UK time
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11pm UK time
How to watch Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 and the full undercard will be broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide in over 200 countries.
Prices for the DAZN PPV will be confirmed closer to the time. Buying the PPV will also give you a seven day trial of a full DAZN subscription, which broadcasts over 150 fights a year.
Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight card
The fight is part of the huge Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson 2 Reignited fight card, with the Riyadh Season yet again delivering a thrilling undercard.
Former WBA light middleweight champion Israil Madrimov comes up against Serhii Bohachuk, and European super bantamweight champion Dennis McCann will defend his title against Peter McGrail.
Isaac Lowe is set to open the card in a featherweight bout against Scotland's Lee McGregor, who has won his last two fights by knockout.
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk's WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
- Serhii Bohachuk vs. Israil Madrimov; Light middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; Heavyweight
- Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail; For McCann's European super bantamweight title
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; Featherweight
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Fisher vs. Allen fight history
Johnny Fisher's 2024 has consisted of just two rounds so far! The Londoner has made quick work of both of his last two opponents, winning with first-round knockouts. In February, he beat Dmytro Bezus with an opening-round win and then took just 36 seconds to dispose of Alen Babic Babic in July's encounter.
Those KOs means he's knocked out eleven of the twelve opponents he's fought so far.
Allen has also fought twice this year but has a lot more rounds under his belt. His two victories over Amine Boucetta and Jake Darnell both came via points wins. It means he now has 23 wins from his 31 fights.
Fisher vs Allen tale of the tape
The two Brits are separated by just an inch in height, but Allen is the more experienced boxer. Competing in twice as many fights as his opponent.
Johnny Fisher record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: 27/02/1999
- Height: 6'4"
- Reach: n/a
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 12-0-0 (11)
Dave Allen record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: 21/03/1992
- Height: 6'3"
- Reach: 75"
- Total fights: 31
- Record: 23-6-2(18)
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