Dave Allen says he expects to fight Andy Ruiz Jr in Sheffield in March or April 2027, on condition he shows he can get into top shape; nothing is announced.
What we know
- Matchroom promotes both Allen and Ruiz.
- Allen is 27-9-2 with one no contest; Ruiz is 35-3-1.
- Ruiz lost a 12-round points decision to Damian Knyba after returning in September.
Reported, not confirmed
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Allen says he expects to fight Ruiz in Sheffield in March or April 2027; no fight has been announced.
Combat Sports UK
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Allen says the fight depends on him proving he can get into the best possible shape.
Combat Sports UK
Dave Allen believes he will fight Andy Ruiz Jr in Sheffield next year, saying the heavyweight bout is likely to take place in March or April. "I think I am going to box Andy Ruiz next year," Allen said. Nothing has been announced.
Allen said the fight depends on showing he can get into the best possible shape, and that he spoke with Matchroom's Frank Smith, adding "so I think it will happen." Matchroom promotes both fighters.
Allen, 34, is 27-9-2 with one no contest after losing to Arslanbek Makhmudov, being stopped in three rounds by Filip Hrgovic and a one-round no contest with Thomas Carty. Ruiz, 37, is 35-3-1 and lost a 12-round decision to Damian Knyba after returning in September.
Allen said the fight depends on showing he can get into the best possible shape, and that he spoke with Matchroom's Frank Smith, adding "so I think it will happen." Matchroom promotes both fighters.
Allen, 34, is 27-9-2 with one no contest after losing to Arslanbek Makhmudov, being stopped in three rounds by Filip Hrgovic and a one-round no contest with Thomas Carty. Ruiz, 37, is 35-3-1 and lost a 12-round decision to Damian Knyba after returning in September.
- Summary
- Dave Allen says he expects to fight Andy Ruiz Jr in Sheffield in March or April 2027, on condition he shows he can get into top shape; nothing is announced.
- Key points (one per line)
- Allen said he thinks he will box Ruiz next year, likely in March or April in Sheffield.
He says it depends on proving he can get into the best possible shape.
Matchroom promotes both fighters; no fight has been announced.
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- Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/4eaf3528-e118-4e70-9174-6cfb5567eb52/dave-allen-expects-sheffield-fight-with-anthony-joshua-conqueror-andy-ruiz
Fighters in this story
Andy Ruiz Jr.
Dave Allen
Filip HrgovicSources
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