Dave Allen retires

The battle of the bulge.

Who can get through a training camp without eating themselves into a coma?

In all seriousness, Andy looks like someone who is on Ozempic which for someone like him is extremely dangerous. It means he does not need to do any road work or any cardio at all to keep some weight off. He can literally just cruise through camp and through life now. His minimal conditioning before was purely achieved based on his desire to not look like a fat guy.

He should still have more than enough to beat Allen though, the class difference between the two is huge (excuse the pun).

 

Another mismatch for Allen. Ruiz could literally spend his 12-week training camp at Taco Bell and still box the head off Dave. Not the fighter he was by any means, and the win over Joshua was ultimately a blessing and a curse for him.

White Rhino should just run his contract down with Matchroom, sign with Zuffa, and get the trilogy with Bosh Jr instead of continuing to delude himself he can mix it above a certain level.

 

I don't think for one moment he believes he can compete. He describes himself as a world level journeyman. Someone who will give much better fighters rounds. Guy is a prizefighter, if he keeps getting offered prizes well above what his talent level should bring, he'd be a mug not to accept. Manages over 20 fighters now also. I'd like to see him stay in boxing and, yes, a big Bosh payday should see him over the retiral line.

 

I prefer Frazier's take – "Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book."

 

...and he knew that more than most!!