‘Embarrassing’ – Stunned boxing fans fume at ‘FIX’ on Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard
BOXING fans were left stunned after the result of Dave Allen’s heavyweight showdown with Johnny Fisher.The Brit duo took part in a ten-round war on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.Dave Allen went to war with Johnny Fisher on the Fury vs Usyk 2 undercardCredit: REUTERSBoth men hurt each other in the ten round slobberknockerCredit: PADoncaster destroyer Allen knocked Fisher down in the fifth roundCredit: REUTERSThe judges sensationally awarded Fisher the win courtesy of a split decision verdictCredit: REUTERSAllen couldn’t quite believe the result and cut a dejected figureCredit: PAUnderdog Allen turned in one of his best performances in recent years, hurting Fisher on multiple occasions in the Saudi slugfest.And he floored the Matchroom Boxing prospect in the fifth round, a knockdown many thought would see him get the nod.But the judges sensationally awarded ‘The Romford Bull’ a split decision victory, a result which was met with a chorus of BOOS from the fans in attendance.And boxing fans worldwide flocked to social media to express their anger at the result.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2One wrote on X: “How the f**k has Dave Allen lost that. Absolute scandal. Fix?Another said: “Absolute fix! Dave Allen has been robbed there!”And another said: “Dave Allen has clearly won this Fisher simply ain’t been good enough since he got dropped.”Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher embraced after the result was read outCredit: PAAllen voiced his frustrations to former promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PAOne remarked: “F**K boxing- such a fix. Dave Allen won that hands down.”Most read in BoxingAnother chimed in: “Dave Allen has been absolutely done over there.”Watch Oleksandr Usyk’s bizarre impression of Tyson Fury… but fans convinced he sounds just like Mr Bean insteadDoncaster destroyer Allen couldn’t believe his ears when Michael Buffer revealed the judges had returned a split-decision verdict.And he couldn’t hide his devastation as the veteran announcer revealed that Fisher had retained his unbeaten record.He showed his class, however, by embracing his conqueror and having a quick chat with him before they headed backstage. More