Dave Allen has shared the ring with both Fury and Usyk and so is well positioned to share his assessment on their prospective clash.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will clash to decide the heavyweight division’s undisputed champion.
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Allen has sparred both fighters, and was even filmed being ‘knocked out’ on his feet against the Ukrainian.
Oleksandr Usyk staggered Dave Allen in sparring and Allen later posted the clip. He said: "I didn't go down, but for all intents and purposes I'm knocked out from the second the left lands."
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But the heavyweight is still picking Fury to be victorious.
Speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Allen said:
“I still think Fury wins, if it happens…
“I think Fury wins, but seeing is believing and I’ve not seen it yet.”
When asked who impressed him more in sparring he continued:
“More-so Fury, I sparred Fury for seven years.
“I sparred Usyk and he was brilliant, but you know when he chinned me I hadn’t eaten for two weeks.
“That’s not an excuse, he boxed my head off, but Fury’s a level above I would say, in every aspect.”
I think this is a 50 -50 fight and it will be the hardest fight Fury as ever had Usyk is a warrior he really is i am not going to say or will win but i think it will be very close