Dave Allen steps into the ring on Saturday, May 16, facing what he calls the toughest test of his career against undefeated heavyweight Filip Hrgovic. But the 34-year-old "White Rhino" isn't backing down—he's just keeping it real.

Speaking from his hometown of Doncaster, England, Allen opened up with his trademark honesty about the upcoming bout, his chances, and what he describes as "painful realism" when approaching a fight of this magnitude. While he sees a path to victory, he knows it will take everything he's got.

These days, Allen says he's enjoying boxing more than ever—partly because the pressure to prove himself has faded. But don't mistake that for a lack of intensity. He admits he'll be "shitting himself" on fight night, though not because he's afraid of Hrgovic as a person.

"I'm not scared of them," Allen explained. "You can't be scared of them because they're good men. I'm scared of losing in front of 10,000 people. Nobody wants weeks and weeks of crap on the internet about how terrible I am. I'm scared of Filip Hrgovic's ability to beat me in a boxing match. I'm scared of his jab, his movements. He's a cracking fighter."

With a record of 25-8-2 and 20 knockouts, Allen knows the odds are stacked against him. But he's not intimidated by the man across the ring—just the pressure of performing on a big stage. "We've got families to provide for. We're not fighting to the death. We're having a boxing match. He's done me a world of good, and I'm doing him a world of good. We're both getting paid a fortune."

Allen's self-deprecating humor shines through as he reflects on his fighting style. "I'm not Arturo Gatti. I'm quite boring to watch," he joked. "But I'll have a right go at him. I've got the ability to make him work."

For fans of the sweet science, this fight is a classic clash of styles: the polished, undefeated contender versus the rugged, fan-friendly underdog. Whether you're tuning in for the action or the drama, one thing is certain—Allen's honesty and grit make him a fighter worth watching. And for those who love the sport's raw, unfiltered side, this is the kind of matchup that reminds us why boxing never fails to deliver.