Dave Allen is convinced that Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov’s fighting style is perfect for the way he is fighting. That’s why Allen (24-7-2, 19 cost) chose him as his opponent to fight on October 11 at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. They will fight in a 12-Lounder on Dazn.
Allen says he wishes he could take up as a Kabayel because he would have the ability to attack the body of Makhmudov as he did in 2023 to make the fight a lot easier. Kabayel Stop Makhmudov (20-2, 10 COs) with body shots in the fourth round.
Makhmudov style fits allen
If Makhmudov does not fight anywhere near what he looked like against Kabayel, he will probably hit Allan in the first three rounds. He contacted some big shots on Kabayel in that battle and barely missing with others.
“I miss people, and I can hit. I have few t-rex arms, ‘David Allen said Talksport BoxingTalk about his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. “When you get close to me, I can belt you from four inches away.”
Allen didn’t all look hard to hit Johnny Fisher in his last two fights. He jokes himself when he believes he is difficult to hit. The only reason Fisher had problems was that he was a poor heavyweight.
“Makhmudov will play in my hands. What he does, I’m comfortable,” says Allen. “I think people would be amazed at my counter-bump, my speed. It’s a massive step, and I think he’ll be the favorite. I just like the game. When I looked a lot from him, I really loved it. It will suit me.
“People say I have to hit him to the body and take him a few rounds. I’m not Kabayel. I wish I was Kabayel. If I woke up as Kabayel tomorrow, I would be a happy man, “says Allen.
Last updated on 08/04/2025
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