Arslanbek Makhmudov Thanks to Dave Allen for the Battle of October 11th: Gateway to Wilder or Joshua?

Arslanbek Makhmudov says he is grateful that British heavyweight Dave Allen chose him as his 12-round headlining opponent at Dazn on October 11th. Allen (24-7-2, 19 Kos) chose the impressive 6’6” Makhmudov (20-2, 19 Kos) from his list of five opponents’ fighters.

The road to Wilder or Joshua

Promoter Eddie Hearn says if Allen beats Arslanbeck, his next fight will be with Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua. Therefore, this battle has led to many crisis in Allen, 33. It’s a massive late payday for Allen to fight Joshua. Who would have thought that Ham and Eggers like Allen were on the verge of getting a chance to fight AJ?

There is still much to ask “White Sisters” to separate Mahmudov’s upset. Defeating a domestic-level fighter like Johnny Fisher is one thing, but doing that against Mahmudov is another thing. The most likely outcome of this fight is that he won a bulldozer in two or three rounds by the Big Russian on October 11th.

Thank you Makhmudov Allen

“No, I didn’t know that. Thank you for choosing me for him. It gives me a good opportunity,” Arslanbek Makhmudov said. Boxing King Media When Dave Allen said he had chosen him as his opponent. “Maybe my style is comfortable for him. I don’t know.”

It’s interesting how Mahmudov received the news on the stride where Allen picked him with his hand. You will think he will be insulted for being chosen. Allen clearly chooses him because he thinks he can win, but Mahmudov doesn’t care. He’s just grateful.

“If I win, the next guy will be the top guy. He’s always moving forward, attacking, and a lot of body shots,” Mahmudov said of Allen. “It’s a good style for me. I know style. Of course I do my job. Of course, it doesn’t matter to a lot of people (in the arena). Because in the ring, it’s just me and him. This is the reality.

“Preparation for October,” Mahmudov said of his message to Allen. “I think it’s going to be a great fight.”