Dave Allen shares hilarious story on sparring Wladimir Klitschko 🤣| And talks retirement & struggles

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Dave Allen was one of the guests on last weekend's Soccer AM show! He discussed his experience of sparring Wladimir Klitschko, his decision to retire & opened up on his mental health struggles.
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[@eddladio8096]

Just a normal northern lad living the dream can’t knock him class fella

[@HighCarpFishing]

so true

[@wallacepgames3246]

Class fellas train for fights

[@Dan-he1uu]

Lacked ambition and dedication. Poor mans boxer

[@dylanjm5651]

@Dags probably a lot more than you’ve achieved, fool.

[@24sumo]

Can easily knock him. Most boxers did

[@ChadPlainview_]

Dave Allen, might not be a HW champion, but to come back from depression, suicide he will always be a champion in my eyes. Top lad.

[@tonypaella]

How do you come back from suicide?

[@dannyp5093]

Met him after his fight in walsall town hall may 2018. His career had stalled a bit and he was down on his luck before the Webb/Browne fight. Still spent the whole night after fighting going round talking to everyone one of the most genuine fellas out there. Top man and wish him all the best with his future. Surely a career as a pundit awaits.......

[@jkpunchplan1756]

How can you not love Dave Allen

[@jonathansmith5850]

You can’t help but like David Allen. Great character, sad story. Had a great heart and chin. Enjoyed watching his career.

[@winter.b0i]

Sad story? What happened?

[@Kugann]

@@winter.b0i did you watch the video?

[@sawyermaitland]

@@winter.b0i ▶️ 0:01 may have to ⏪ a sec

[@daveyjones18]

@@winter.b0i Matchroom used him as a punch bag against world class guys for peanuts, by the time he started taking his career seriously, he was already shot and got blasted out by David Price, leaving the sport pactically penniless.

[@indigo9336]

@@daveyjones18 he isn’t penniless, Dave is a millionaire and owns several properties lol. He was one of matchrooms higher paid fighters toward the end of his career. You fail to take into account the many fights in which he was massively overpaid against journeyman, fights he didn’t take seriously or even train for. Dave was well looked after by matchroom and it’s the reason why he can retire at the age of 28. He took big fights earlier in his career and was paid less because his commercial value at the time was much less, yet it’s because he took those risky fights and showed heart and chin that increased his overall commercial value that got him to the position in which he could comfortably retire. He took risks and they paid off for him, and it was matchroom that gave him those opportunities...

[@progd4v3]

“Klitschko said you know what son,well he didn’t“ lol funny man Dave.

[@thefinalwhistle1623]

he isn't though not remotely.

[@lonewolf-rf5xx]

@@thefinalwhistle1623 god youre fun

[@ID-pw8zb]

@The Final Whistle you’re waiting on the final whistle of life, you boring little shite.

[@CB-ov1ho]

After the sauna, that’s the second best Klitschko story I’ve heard

[@SO-ix2sj]

Was the sauna story the Tyson fury one?

[@fansovertheworld834]

@@SO-ix2sj yes

[@SirOrganic]

Hahaha it could even top it.

[@Elnont]

The sauna story is even funnier because it’s not true 😂😂

[@waves3170]

@@Elnont how’d you know that

[@jonnybravo3055]

Most likeable boxer of them all. Genuine Yorkshire lad 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@tweekUE]

Pricey very likeable too

[@sawyermaitland]

1:11 Rock beats paper 👀 2:53 Beating Nebo 💥 5:53 Klitschko 🥊

[@kidpresentable6004]

Good lad

[@Elnont]

Klitschko was a class act lol, just sent the guy home with no fuss.

[@jazznotes3802]

Not so much a class act when he got out boxed by Tyson Fury though. (And when he tried to cheat him before the fight)

[@Ozzy4747]

@@jazznotes3802 just like how Fury’s ‘cheating’ all of his opponents . It’s just A side boxing, get to know the sport. You’re risking your life out there, if you’re a household name(A side) you better get all the advantages you can get. Floyd was notorious for doing this. He’d probably surprise you with a semen sample test if he could.

[@jazznotes3802]

@@Ozzy4747 Sure, you got me there. Not!

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@jazznotes3802 too long.. didn't scroll

[@aleksdamo4178]

@@jazznotes3802 fury was caught w roids in the rematch😂

[@timeccleston2260]

Absolute legend, loved watching him in and out of the ring. Hope he stays healthy and does some interview/punditry work going forward

[@babyting7588]

Dave first and foremost allen

[@TheMrTombee]

Could not respect DA more! The balls to talk about mental health on TV and then on top off that admit gambling issues and being 28 and not able to have control of his finances takes serious balls to do!

[@jodu626]

Wanted my dad to like me. Sad really.

[@jeztickles4361]

The food was incredible -Dave Allen

[@ebboxing8104]

And now ya can see why people like this fella ....top lad 👍🏻

[@comeonthegreens]

Was a great video this, really uplifting, well put together, well done Dave!

[@danielmclintock648]

A great character and immensely likeable bloke. Sad when he said he boxed to make his dad like him. Top fella, all the very best to him.

[@patrickgrace7222]

One of the best interviews I've seen in ages!!!

[@nickenock4489]

What a great bloke,how can anyone not love him

[@EskiLdn]

Allen is a great personality, you can tell his a guy who would be really easy to get onn with. I think thats why everyone warmed to him so much even tho he isnt very good at boxing

[@JoshyNeverStops]

Dave Allen is a geeza !!!

[@anthonyhett]

He got out at a good time. He’s such a affable fella. I’m sure he’s set for a good career on the telly.

[@nathanmackin2788]

Only real wrestling fans will notice what’s on his shirt

[@Tricky181]

Nwo

[@AANDYist]

Eddie the Eagle of boxing

[@Furthermore69]

Class fella. Good luck Dave 👍🏾

[@mrj8856]

Real honest straight bloke. Good that his open about his failings. Knows his level at boxing, never got ahead of himself. Respect his reasons for retiring. Most people will wish him good luck for the future.

[@mattpolehonski5707]

Never knew about his gambling. Imagine boxing ortiz to clear some gambling debts. Difficult to get out of bed when that's your motivation

[@rorykeane7527]

He should never have backed himself to win lol

[@powerneck5008]

Legend 🥊😎

[@sixgunlover274]

what a great lad and a great laugh!!

[@Labgorilla]

Wow. This guy is a proper character. Mind you, the klitschko camp must have found him hilarious

[@DavidJones-jy5qn]

Lovely Guy Good Fighter with a big Heart 👏👏👏

[@jaynehinchliffe802]

What a guy dave Allen is pure honest human if we all took a page out of the dave Allen book the world would be a greater place 👍👍👍

[@tomraymond9795]

Second rate boxer, 1st class chancer! Imagine how good he could have been if he actually made a bit of an effort. A ''professional'' boxer who never went to the gym!? 😂

[@deji6052]

if he made an effort, he will still be below British level. He has done well for his level of talent.

[@Irishmanboss]

Tom Raymond you must b some sports star pal to put this man down ?

[@tomraymond9795]

@@Irishmanboss I'm not putting him down. He made no real effort by his own admission which is why he didn't achieve more (so second rate boxer is fair by elite standards). He still had some success just by being tough with a natural ability and keeping himself in the right place at the right time, hence 1st class chancer, which is no insult! He had the balls to give it a go and fair play to him. And as I said before, imagine how good he could have been if he'd gone all out. He has a decent chin, a decent bomb and some sort of engine considering 0 training. With proper fitness and some focus he would definitely have gone further, although world HW title was always gonna be a stretch...

[@danelms1336]

What a guy

[@Sb31359]

Absolute legend 😂

[@tonylawlor8833]

I think we've heard enough from the bold Dave, I don't know how many times I have heard his life story, usually after he has retired following a defeat in a fight he did not bother training for and the bold Dave thinks it's all a joke.

[@stephiejuddingram]

Just a really likeable bloke

[@nordicwarrior5014]

No, he's not.

[@Evolutionaryfreed]

I really enjoyed watching DA, he was British/European level and he was used to bolster other fighters careers and made a name for himself due to his character. I honestly think even if he tried he would not be any higher level . He maximised his opportunities and I take my hat off to the bloke. I really enjoyed watching him box and and I hope he stays in the sport as a pundit for Sky/Matchroom.

[@simona3895]

Man like Big Dave Allen 💪

[@harold_Shitmum]

I remember Dave saying his dad is a lot like Paul Sykes, proper arsehole, KZbin him if you don't know who I mean. At least David didn't turn out like that though. He's a top fella and I hope this isn't the last we see of him. Good luck for the future Doncaster Dela Hoya!!

[@lewisparker7598]

Honestly my favourite professional of all time. If you can call him a pro anyway😂 wasn’t the best of fighters but such an honest bloke with a class personality🙌🏽 could watch his interviews all day

[@Toadcop98]

Got to respect every man willing to get inside the squared circle and duke it out..... except maybe Margarito.

[@willgoodall1529]

Taken more knocks than a front door

[@24567442]

Hell of a guy

[@IronBallsMcNeese]

Whoever made that BADASS intro with Dave knocking mfers out to the tune of "We Will Rock You," that was GREAT! But hey, what about that overhand right Dave snuck in against Dillian Whyte? Man, I just loved that punch. I mean, The White Rhino was just millimeters away from knocking D. Whyte's lights out!!! (He did this little fake left hook to the body, then snuck that big overhand sweeping right in and about sparked Dillian out) But sweet little intro though, for real!

[@Youtubesucksass1]

One of the best personalities on the boxing scene.

[@jackjohn7471]

THERES ONLY ONE DAVID ALLEN

[@alanmckeown5377]

What a nice guy

[@davym23]

Great story lol

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Got to love David Allen

[@jamestaylor841]

Needs to start a boxing podcast this lad

[@pidge0n07]

legend

[@benp5528]

Dave allen is a class act all the way

[@danielhobgen6146]

6:57 very funny.

[@BobMarley-gn1ho]

Dave Allen is a legend he should have hes own show the Mans Class.👍

[@tomsawyer7429]

He seems genuinely like a wise person.

[@georgel3657]

Hes such a lovable guy, I hope he gets pundit work

[@rageagainstthemainstream2164]

Lol coming out in a shirt and shorts ha ha brilliant

[@kennyward9758]

Best story ever!!!

[@stevecullen4814]

Amazing montage

[@Compassiron1]

You got to wonder if he’ll regret not making the most of his real talent. To do what he did with so little discipline for the game is incredible. Good luck to him though, very loveable fella

[@jordanpeakofficial]

People see that as funny and that he’s “just one of the lads” but i see it as a disrespect for yourself and your sport especially in something as violent and dangerous as boxing where your health is literally your career and there are very high risks of trauma and serious injury. Heard some interviews with dave allen recently and he’s all ready slurring his words a lot more and starting to sound punch drunk which is mega sad considering how young he is and it only gets worse as time goes on

[@ob166]

Such a likeable guy 🤣

[@user-fg7dn3yi3l]

Great character

[@AshPaddyM]

Sparring and fighting boxers way above his level is why he's punch drunk in his 20s.

[@Lionsraws66]

There's Only one David Allen' The one David Alllllllllllllen 😀

[@ellzdubz3292]

Class act him, just a genuine normal bloke. Gives proper crack and doesn’t care to speak his mind, absolute boyo

[@robjennings9143]

What a star🇬🇧👊🏼

[@richief1957]

What a guy!

[@daniejarr5955]

David you are too funny mate hahaha

[@carlkelly4300]

Big love David Alan

[@tazernuts5930]

😂 😂 😂.. Fukin quality davie lad,

[@g-man4297]

Funny lad is Dave, glad all those punches to his face have not had a detrimental effect on his humour. 😂😂😂

[@stephend7679]

DAVES A TOPMAN .

[@tonypaella]

I like how you have to wait 5 and a half minutes out of a 7 and a half video to get to what the title of the video is about.

[@ACshinealight]

A very hard guy not to like - brilliant

[@cameronstevenson5894]

Legend says it how it is

[@adamlead]

What a top bloke

[@MarkieC1990]

Gonna Miss big Dave 😢

[@igolfjtweetler4097]

Good luck Dave.

[@bruswain9158]

I think fave should go in to acting. Playing a hard man in films like snatch

[@ELDANO85]

We’re did he get that nwo shirt from I want one lol

[@mkp007uk]

U can’t fault him, absolutely zero boxing talent but a great heart and character that earned him a few quid. 👍

[@grassyknoll9647]

Brilliant guy

[@aaronybd]

Start a podcast mate, you are hilarious.

[@colinfort8725]

What a great story lol

[@lukemcconnie7901]

Love Dave, give him a job Sky!

[@AndyBlackSEO]

Top top bloke haha!

[@jackh3069]

I don't read books. But I'll read his.. 💯

[@JLmopr]

Top man is Dave 🦏🥊

[@dave93x]

Klitschko would laugh at this story now but at the time I'd be on pins waiting for him to erupt about the whole situation 😂

[@machoman7896]

Fair play Dave with all things being equal you were as much good as a chocolate tea pot, but still managed to make a decent penny your a lot more fortunate than boxers from days gone by

[@stuartmccluskey2045]

Top man😎

[@jakoflynn2560]

He’s v.likeable

[@alextaylor397]

Top fella

[@stusmithmmm]

The story starts at 5:49. Nice guy

[@man-on-the-tube]

Absolute legend this bloke 🤣

[@williamhardwick4257]

More of a pleasant story, then a “hilarious” one.

[@tw8633]

🤣🤣🤣 I hope Wlad gets asked about the sparing with Dave and we hear his side. I bet him telling the story is even funnier 🤣 😂

[@27shacks70]

1 word ... Real