Arslanbek Makhmudov: record, next fight and profile →
Undefeated heavyweight puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov would love to get in the ring with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua. During his amateur days, Makhmudov defeated Mihai Nistor and Mahammadrasul Majidov - with both foes holding amateur wins over Joshua.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, the date and the next opponent of Arslanbek Makhmudov have been finalized. The current NABA and NABF heavyweight titleholder will face undefeated Nigerian boxer Raphael Akpejiori on July 1st in the co-feature of Top Rank's card, which features Jared Anderson against Zhan Kossobutskiy.
Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson will collide against Kazakhstan’s Zhan Kossobutskiy in a 10-round main event Saturday, July 1, at Toledo’s Huntington Center. Anderson will fight for the first time as a pro in his hometown, just a few days shy of the 104th anniversary of Jack Dempsey’s historic win over Jess Willard on July 4, 1919, at Toledo’s Bay View Park. Dempsey's triumph heralded a new era in his illustrious career, and Anderson expects to do the same in his first headlining attraction.
Centre Gervais Auto, Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada - Dangerous puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov (16-0, 15 KOs) came out firing and destroyed Michael Wallisch (23-6, 16 KOs) in one round to retain the NABA and NABF heavyweight titles.
Simon Kean will have to wait until 2023 for a chance to extend his current knockout streak. A back injury has forced the Canadian heavyweight out of a planned crossroads bout with former title challenger Eric Molina. The two were due to collide on December 16 at Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, Canada, with the rest of the show moving forward but without its scheduled chief support.
Arslanbek Makhmudov has secured an opponent for his next fight. Germany’s Michael Wallisch has agreed to next face the unbeaten Makhmudov, Eye of The Tiger Management (EOTTM)
Arslanbek Makhmudov suddenly finds himself without a confirmed opponent for his next fight. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that a new foe awaits the unbeaten heavyweight contender, who will headline a December 16 show from Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, Canada. Makhmudov was originally due to face Nigeria’s Raphael Akpejiori, who—according to a breaking news report from Canada-based network TVA Sports—will instead take a regional title fight in his home country.
Boxing fans in the Mauricie region will be treated to a true clash of punchers in the finale of the December 16 gala at Shawinigan’s Centre Gervais Auto, when Arslanbek Makhmudov (15-0, 14 KOs) will defend his NABF and NABA belts against imposing Nigerian boxer Raphael Akpejiori (14-0, 13 KOs).
On December 16, Eye of the Tiger will take Shawinigan by storm, with several of their headliners coming together. The end-of-year fireworks, presented by EOTTM in association with the Cataractes de Shawinigan at the Centre Gervais Auto, will feature Arslanbek Makhmudov, Simon Kean, Steven Butler, Mary Spencer, Thomas Chabot, Leila Beaudoin and Alexandre Gaumont, and will be simulcast on Punching Grace, and on ESPN+ in the United States.
Veteran heavyweight contender Carlos Takam was unable to get the victory, but he was still able to take dangerous puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov the full distance at Casino de Montreal.