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Dave Allen wants to face heavyweight rivals Dillian Whyte or David Price this summer

David Allen
Image: David Allen defeated Jason Gavern on the Kell Brook-Kevin Bizier bill in March

Dave Allen would welcome a fight against either Dillian Whyte or David Price as he tries to make his name in the heavyweight division.

The unbeaten Doncaster man is still frustrated about his scrappy stoppage win over Jason Gavern in March and hopes to redeem himself in a big domestic battle this summer.

Allen has called for a clash with Price, who is set to appear on the same bill as Tony Bellew's WBC cruiserweight title fight against Ilunga Makabu at Goodison Park on May 29.

David Price is nearing a return to heavyweight boxing
Image: David Price is expected to feature on same card as Tony Bellew's world title fight

Whyte is also due to make his comeback to the ring and Allen insists a fight against the 'Bodysnatcher' holds no fear for him.

"I know I had a big opportunity to put myself in the shop window and show what I'm about. It didn't go to plan, but it was a win and I moved up the rankings," said Allen. 

He sees ways of getting back into the mix and I'm not involved in that, because he knows I would take him out.
Dave Allen on David Price

"I said that I would take the David Price fight and I would take it in Liverpool. I would take it anywhere, but David Price doesn't want the fight. I know he doesn't want the fight. He sees ways of getting back into the mix and I'm not involved in that, because he knows I would take him out. 

"Everyone wants to see the fight, because half of the people want to see me get knocked out, because I've got a big mouth and the other half want to see if I can achieve big things in the division."

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Allen also expressed his willingness to face Whyte and the pair recently stoked up their rivalry on social media.

Dillian Whyte
Image: Dillian Whyte is ready to return to the ring after shoulder surgery

"Dillian Whyte is a very good fighter, he's a big name off the back of the Joshua fight," said Allen. "He told me I don't want any part of this. I want a part of any good fighter.

"I'm impatient and I want to fight the best. If that's Dillian Whyte or David Price, or anyone. If it's for a title like the British title, I would say yes and do it tomorrow.

"I fear no man whatsoever. I might not be the best fighter in the world, but that doesn't mean that I fear any man, because I don't fear anyone. I'll jump in with anyone." 

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