Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Dave Allen - DAZN

It doesn't matter, he didn't need to be in there 12 rounds against Allen. Or maybe he did. Perhaps hes learnt something from underestimating opponents. He had a gameplan and except for one small burst put on a clinic. Choosing to box after finding out that just trying to bang people out doesnt always work is a significant improvement. He expected a body barrage from Allen and he diffused it. Then Allen had no plan B. All attempting to bodybag Allen would achieve is to bring himself into range by shortening distance and lowering his head.

Makhmudov gets beaten up by any decent heavyweight. If he can get this Joshua fight, he should take it.

It doesn't matter, he didn't need to be in there 12 rounds against Allen. His last couple fights told me he would.... I remember when I was all in at his debut ... Just crushing weak opposition and everybody thought (or at least hoped) he would show signs of skills going up.. Never happened...

He doesnt need to. Hes bouncing shots off his head at will. It doesn't matter, he didn't need to be in there 12 rounds against Allen.

Makhmudov is not world level. Either quit or be satisfied as another Kevin Johnson. He can still earn a decent living if he chooses that route. He's just beaten up a beloved British fighter. People will pay at the box office to watch him beaten. Unless Fury is going to sign, the Mak fight now makes so much sense for Joshua. It will be a decent event and I don't see how he can lose to him. Perfect set up.

Mak does deserve the AJ fight, and he'll be a good warm-up for the AJ-Fury cash bonanza in late 2026. Allen deserves credit for making it to the final bell. Would love to see him fight for the Lonsdale belt next. It would be a sell-out, even though it's well below World/Euro level.

Makhmudov is not world level. Either quit or be satisfied as another Kevin Johnson. He can still earn a decent living if he chooses that route.

Shut up now

Mak’s English is better than his boxing! :rofl:

Makhmudov makes Joe Joyce look like quicksilver. With the difference that he really doesn't like being hit. I think he gets that Joshua fight and gets hammered quickly.

Makhmudov makes Joe Joyce look like quicksilver. I tried to speed up the stream, but it wouldn't work .... Felt like half speed the whole fight ...

Nice performance from Makhmudov.

Not sure where is Mac going from here. Maybe Joshua fight him. Makhmudov is still a fringe level at best.

Wide decision for Mak. Not a bad win.

Makhmudov makes Joe Joyce look like quicksilver.

Beginning of the end for Big Mak .... Well.... I was wrong .... The Lion is still not very good .... :cool:

Dave Allen is tough as a root man. He got beat handily but damn hes a rough one.

Clear win but always interesting. Good effort from both. Long power shots and then hold won the day.

Both guys are extremely limited but it was a very entertaining fight

Mak CAN box. He may be mediocre, but he can.