Dave Allen and Arslanbek Makhmudov are set to clash in an eagerly-anticipated heavyweight clash this Saturday in Sheffield.
Allen, 33, faces the towering Russian power-puncher at the Utilita Arena, knowing victory will catapult into some major fights, with promoter Eddie Hearn already teasing a potential showdown with former heavyweight titlist, Deontay Wilder.
‘The White Rhino’ resurrected his career with a fifth round knockout of Johnny Fisher in May, after suffering a contentious split decision defeat to the Essex man five months prior.
Makhmudov, who resides in Canada, carries a reputation as a fearsome knockout artist having ended 19 of his 20 victories inside the distance.
The 36-year-old has been stopped twice to now-WBC interim heavyweight champion, Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello most recently last August.
The ‘Lion’ is a very slight favourite with the bookmakers in what will be his first bout in the UK.
Allen vs Makhmudov – Date, Venue, Start Time & Ring Walks
- Allen and Makhmudov will clash on Saturday 11th October at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
- Coverage of the card with begin at 7pm BST [2pm ET] with main event ring walks expected no earlier than 9.45 BST [4.45pm ET].
Allen vs Makhmudov – How To Watch The Fight
- Allen vs Makhmudov is live worldwide on DAZN.
Allen vs Makhmudov – Last Three Fights
Dave Allen
- Dave Allen bt Johnny Fisher – 5th Round TKO
- Johnny Fisher bt Dave Allen – Split Decision
- Dave Allen bt Amine Boucetta – Points
Arslanbek Makhmudov
- Arslanbek Makhmudov bt Ricardo Brown – 1st Round TKO
- Guido Vianello bt Arslanbek Makhmudov – 8th Round TKO
- Arslanbek Makhmudov bt Mjian Rovcanin – 2nd Round KO
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – Undercard
- Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti – super featherweight
- Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz – vacant English super welterweight title
- Hamza Uddin vs Muhsin Kizota – flyweight
- Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs James Chereji – super featherweight
- Joe Howarth vs Kane Baker – lightweight
- Leo Atang vs TBA – heavyweight
- Conner Tudsbury vs TBA – light heavyweight
- Joe Hayden vs TBA – welterweight
Allen vs Makhmudov – What Has Been Said?
“In Arslanbek Makhmudov I think it really is the biggest test available,” Allen said.
“He looks the part. He’s had some very good wins and he has a high world ranking.
“A win over him will put me right up there on the world stage.
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“It might be a shot to nothing.
“And I might go in as the underdog. But I’m up for it.
“It’s one last shot at the big time for me.”
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to face a true warrior like David Allen on October 11,” Makhmudov said.
“I know he won’t shy away from going to war with me.
“But enough talk — it’s time to hunt, and soon, it’ll be time to have my hand raised.”
