Charles believes Allen needs to attack Hrgovic differently than he did against Arslanbek Makhmudov earlier this year.
“Second phase attack, possibly a third phase sustained attack,” Charles said.
“Provided he has the engine to do a phase one, phase two, possibly phase three attack before he disengages.”
Charles also pointed out what he believes is a weakness in Hrgovic’s body defense.
“Hrgovic is soft around the stomach area,” Charles said.
“Leave his head out because that man can take punches. He’s tough.”
The veteran trainer also warned Allen to allow Hrgovic periods of rest during the fight.
“Dave needs to set a hot pace,” Charles said.
“He can’t be lazy.”
Charles later discussed Hrgovic’s history of cuts during combat.
“By the way, Hrgovic cuts really, really bad,” Charles said.
Allen enters the fight after recent wins have revitalized his heavyweight career. The Doncaster heavyweight also appeared noticeably lighter physically ahead of Saturday’s fight.
“Dave Allen has cut in weight,” Spencer Oliver said.
“What does that tell you? He’s going to phase one, phase two.”
Oliver also said Allen’s conditioning could become a big factor if he can drag Hrgovic into a tough fight over the second half.
“It’s a very tough ask against a world-class operator,” Oliver said.
“Is it winnable? Of course.”
Simon Jordan also responded to Charles’ prediction during the discussion.
“I’m going to play it back for you next time you come into the studio,” Jordan said after Charles predicted an Allen victory.
Allen is still considered a significant betting underdog heading into the contest, with most bookies listing Hrgovic as a heavy favourite.
However, Charles believes Allen is capable of delivering one of the heavyweight division’s biggest upsets of the year.
“Dave is better than his record,” Charles said.
“He’s good enough.”
Fans on X also reacted to Allen’s lighter appearance at Friday’s weigh-ins. Allen came in at 248.8 pounds, significantly down from the 271 pounds he weighed in for his February fight against Karim Berredjem.
Hrgovic weighed in at 248 1/4 pounds, close to his usual fighting weight.
