After taking time out for a family holiday over Christmas, Fisher watched the fight back and felt the criticism was a little unjust and not a true reflection of public opinion.

“When you hear the noise in the media, you’d think it was all negative. But walking down the street, people kept telling me it was a great fight and praising the resilience I showed,” he added.

“Looking at it impartially, look at it honestly, and break it down with my team, I really had a positive outlook on it.

“Even with a knockdown, yes, it’s close, but I still truly believe I won it by one round.”

Fisher says a torn biceps and cancelled fights hindered his preparations in the first fight. He relocated his training camp to Spain and believes he will win “in better fashion”.

Allen, 33, meanwhile is armed with a new-found confidence and is vowing to knock his friendly foe out.

Asked about his opponent’s prediction, Fisher replied: “You didn’t do it last time, so what makes you think you’re going to do it this time?”