British heavyweights Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen will reunite in a heavyweight rematch at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday May 17 following their controversial first fight back in December.

Romford’s Fisher, 13-0 (11 KOs), defeated Allen, 32-7-2 (18 KOs), via split decision on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II in Saudi Arabia, but plenty disagreed with the verdict. 

“I’m excited to put on another great fight for the fans and win in even better fashion this time around,” said Fisher, who was knocked down by Allen in round five.

“I’m excited to be getting another great opportunity,” said Allen. “To headline shows twice in London means a great deal to a kid from a small village in Doncaster. This time I will be bringing home the victory.”

The last time Fisher boxed at the Copper Box he managed to stop Croatia’s Alen Babic inside a round. He will be hoping for something just as decisive when he meets Allen again in May. 

Allen, meanwhile, will do everything he can to take the decision out of the judges’ hands and level the score.