Allen battling depression

David Allen has revealed how a battle with depression is behind his decision to put his promising boxing career on hold.

The 23-year-old Doncaster man has cancelled a scheduled fight this weekend and will spend time away from the ring to seek help for mental health issues.

Allen had extended Dillian Whyte to 10 rounds in a July points defeat and was considered one of Britain’s upcoming heavyweight prospects.  

But after a recent relapse into depression and gambling issues, Allen has decided to leave the sport for an indeterminate spell.  

He exclusively told Sky Sports: “People need to come forward and talk about such things. It’s one of those things. As far as the boxing is concerned, I don’t think it’s the close of it, but boxing …

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