Dave Allen vs Zhang

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  2. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Oh dear.

    Zhang puts Allen to sleep if this happens.
     
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  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    This won't end well for Dave Allen. Zhang is far too accurate and powerful for against someone very hittable.
     
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  4. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zhang is old but he probably still has enough in the tank to beat Allen, I wouldn't be surprised if the fight goes all the way either...
     
  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    God I hope not, but if Allen can keep his high guard tight for 4 or 5 rounds, then attack the body. An Allen stoppage isn't out of the question. I can't imagine stubborn ass S*** Tank Zhang took his KO loss to Agit all that well, or was motivated by it. He doesn't seem keen to learn from his mistakes. So he's probably been smoking and drinking like a madman ever since. Also he'll be a year older, and father time remains unbeaten.
     
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  6. Sks476

    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

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    I don't think Allen can handle the Chinese power.
     
  7. Reuben Jones

    Reuben Jones Member Full Member

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    Please god no. Why would Allen get a fight with Zhang after losing to someone significantly worse, with a less powerful punch? And Makhmudov is a seriously hard puncher himself. But Zhang is arguably the hardest hitter in the division. Doesn't make any sense if it happens. And I don't want to see Allen take those kinda punches, or get KTFO. He knows his level, and he should stay there. I'd love to see Allen fight Chisora in Britain tbh. The atmosphere would be electric for both fighters.
     
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  8. LiamInChains

    LiamInChains Active Member Full Member

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    Dave Allen is a lost individual, he was justifying his horrific shape for the biggest fight of his career, but then claiming Parker was too heavy for the fight against Wardley and could have done with dropping some weight. Baring in mind Dave is shorter and fought at the same weight as Parker last bout... yet he claims he trained hard. Zhang would damage him.
     
  9. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Allen could have beaten Makhmudov if the latter were not allowed to clinch as much as he did(the point deductions did nothing at all). Zhangs one clear weakness is what Allen does best.
     
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  10. Special K

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    I’m pretty sure Eddie promised Allen an AJ fight if he gets through Zhang.

    I don’t want to see the Zhang fight. He’s too strong and Allen is too hittable, which is a bad combo for Allen.
     
  11. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It seems like an insane thing to do, but what if Allen actually avoided getting KO'd early and outlasted Zhang, it would be hilarious. That's Joseph Parker's best win.
     
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  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    How's Dave planning on spending his retirement years?
     
  13. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Zhang's getting worse and worse.
     
  14. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    It's also Kabayel's best win (by far) - imagine what that would do to the hype...
     
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  15. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zhang's engine is poor and he's older than ever but many thought he didn't really lose to Hrgovic or Parker over 12, fighters who are levels above Allen. The difference in quality is too great. Allen just failed the "take his best shots and outlast him" test against Makhmudov and failed it several years and 20 lbs lighter ago against Price.