The Doncaster native is aware that he won’t be boxing forever.
Dave Allen is preparing to make his return to the ring this Saturday when he takes on Dan Garber.
The heavyweight contender will then go on to feature on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park in September as he looks to build momentum.
As ‘The White Rhino’ continues to navigate the highs and lows of his career, he was asked how his latest camp has been.
Allen told talkSPORT: “Terrible. Terrible, really…
“I’m not a lover of exercise. The older I get, the less I love it as well.
“Every day’s a bit of a slog. I’ve been doing a lot of training with my old man.
“The older I get, the more patient we become, I think. So me and my dad have been doing some training together.
“I know that I’m near the end now. A couple of fights left at the most, so I’m just trying to enjoy it really, make some more memories and try and get my dad more involved.
“I’m looking forward to it. It’s a big opportunity for me to get back to the big stage another time, another chance for me.
“So, I must be the luckiest man in British boxing, but I’m kind of taking it with both hands.”
What else did Dave Allen say?
Allen is set to take on Thomas Carty on September 5, before Taylor laces up her gloves one final time.
And for the 34-year-old, the opportunity to remain active is something he is embracing, regardless of the result when he steps through the ropes.
He continued: “I’m boxing a guy from Ireland, I’m coming in as the away fighter — it’s going to be one hell of an atmosphere.
“I’m looking forward to it. It’s a big opportunity for me to get back to the big stage another time, another chance for me.
“So I must be the luckiest man in British boxing, but I’m kind of taking it with both hands.”
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