British heavyweight fan-favourite Dave Allen was promised by his promoter, Eddie Hearn, a “huge struggle” if he might get via Arslanbek Makhmudov. Effectively, Allen fell quick in opposition to the massive Russian, with “The White Rhino” happening gamely on factors over 12 rounds, but it surely seems the Doncaster warrior might get one other massive struggle subsequent, all the identical.
Allen Eyes Zhang After Makhmudov Defeat
Allen and Hearn each spoke with IFL TV, and Allen, 24-8-2(19) mentioned he desires to struggle Zhilei Zhang subsequent, this on January 24, when Hearn says Allen will struggle once more; probably in Yorkshire. Hearn mentioned he likes the Zhang struggle as he sees it as winnable for Allen, for 2 causes: Allen has a rock for a chin, and Zhang “will a million % fade.”
“If I might decide anybody, I’d decide Zhilei Zhang; that’s who I’d decide,” 33-year-old Allen mentioned concerning his scheduled January return.
“You’ve got an excellent likelihood in opposition to Zhang, have you learnt why? As a result of you’ve got an excellent chin,” Hearn replied. “We collectively thought that Makhmudov would fade, however Zhang will a million % fade. That might be huge. I’m up for that.”
Massive Bang Zhang Might Invade the UK
Zhang, 27-3-1(22), lately known as out one other British warrior, Derek Chisora, to no avail, however now “Massive Bang” may very well be making a visit again to the UK for a struggle in opposition to Allen. And for positive, Zhang Vs. Allen could be each an enormous struggle for the UK and a doubtlessly thrilling struggle.
Allen got here up quick in opposition to a Russian large, however can he bag the win in opposition to a Chinese language large?
Zhang Vs. Allen: Who wins?
Zhang is, like Allen, coming off a loss, with the 42-year-old having been chopped down by Agit Kabayel and his depraved physique assault again in February.









