Dave Allen opens up after brutal David Price loss and admits he’s ‘probably done’ with boxing
The White Rhino was thoroughly outclassed at The O2 and retired by his corner after 10 rounds
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Dave Allen has revealed his “health has been deteriorating” over the last year and that he is “probably done” with boxing following a brutal loss to David Price.
The Doncaster boxer was outclassed by Price on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas, with his corner pulling him out of the fight following 10 punishing rounds.
Allen required oxygen in the immediate aftermath of the fight and left the ring in a stretcher.
He was then immediately taken to hospital, but has since been released and reunited with Price to embrace his fellow fighter and congratulate him on his victory.
Allen also provided an update on his condition and his future in the sport after dropping to 17-5-2 as a professional.
“Don’t want anyone to worry about me, just a hard man gone old and soft the last 18 months,” Allen said.
“Very happy and proud of David Price, I will be okay but the last 12 months or so my health has been deteriorating.
“I’m glad I hung on took the chance and made money and now probably done.”
Price meanwhile has improved to 25-6 after his victory, securing another big fight after rebuilding since back-to-back defeats to Russians Alexander Povetkin and Sergey Kuzmin in 2018.
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