Comments Thread For: Arslanbek Makhmudov Blasts Out Raphael Akpejiori in Two Rounds

[Joseph]

Makhmudov can move and his power is lethal. His failing is that he doesn't know how to move properly, and his punches don't always land. With a little more work and better opponents, he can possibly become a problem, but a good boxer will currently undermine him.

[Dr. Z]

Missed the fight as I thought it would part of ESPN's main card. Still not sold on Makhmudov.

What does he need to show you and who should he fight? I say he is the best puncher in the game, offers enough size ( you not going to out clinch him, or control the action by doing so ), and has enough stamina to go 12 rounds. His durability is at least good. He will never be a good jabber or much of defensive fighters but he fights nicely with gifts and style which employs.

I would compare him to George Foreman, power wise expect he has a better gas tank.

He can be beaten by an excellent mobile boxer with a top chin on points. He ready to fight anyone and was a seasoned amatuer. I will be watching when he does.

You should check out his most recent fight on the web. It will not take you long to watch it.

[JohnnyCan]

Makhmudov is the HW they're all pretending doesnt exist tbh. Jalolov is interesting too, i think he's a lou dibella fighter. it'll be interesting to see where these guys go.
however wbc rankings will always have dominic brezeale and charles martin ahead of these kind of guys.

Jalolov is only 28 with 12-0 pro record. He has some time. On the other hand makhmudov is 34 so he’s got to get a high profile fight very soon and roll the dice. He’s not going to get any better technically but he is an aggressive heavy handed guy with seemingly good cardio that will take the fight to anybody. No contender or champion is going to pick this guy to fight because he isn’t well know and all the high risk/low reward mantra. He can knock anyone out in the division but has many flaws. Hope he gets Real Big Baby next. That would be a fun fight. As for Jalovov he will get himself into title contention in the next three years.

[4truth]

if you didn't see it, it wasn't pretty

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8m78yp

[PBR Streetgang]

What does he need to show you and who should he fight? I say he is the best puncher in the game, offers enough size ( you not going to out clinch him, or control the action by doing so ), and has enough stamina to go 12 rounds. His durability is at least good. He will never be a good jabber or much of defensive fighters but he fights nicely with gifts and style which employs.

I would compare him to George Foreman, power wise expect he has a better gas tank.

He can be beaten by an excellent mobile boxer with a top chin on points. He ready to fight anyone and was a seasoned amatuer. I will be watching when he does.

You should check out his most recent fight on the web. It will not take you long to watch it.

I've seen Makhmudov fight half a dozen times. It's hard to rate him because he's a big heavy handed guy who has fought a lot of opponents who didn't have the most punch resistance to begin with. I was glad to see him fight Wach because the Viking will at least give him rounds. A very shopworn Takam gave him a spirited fight.

As to what I'd like to see him do or who I'd like to see him fight...is exactly what you wrote and that I highlighted in bold. I'd like to see him face a durable boxer. Perhaps someone of this ilk: Stephen Shaw, Efe Ajagba, Otto Wallin, Joseph Parker, Kabayel, Franklin, Frank Sanchez, etc.

I realize a lot of these aren't realistic or likely and my reservations about him are irrelevant but that's just my thoughts on the matter.

[Kannabis Kid]

Has a good uppercut and decent movement but a bit open at times, a good counter puncher might get him but if he connects I'm sure he could hurt anyone, dude looks like he got ran over by a Russian tank and just got up and walked away.

[shawnkemp804]

Makhmudov is raw and wild and needs more maturity in his fights. He needs to step up and fight a couple of guys ranked 10-20 before moving up. Jared I think does not go beyond Hunter level and won't be able to compete against the upper-tier big guys.

Lol Jared Anderson is much heavier than Wilder and Wilder became champion. Joe Joyce, Tyson Fury, and Zhang are all 240 pound guys who come in the ring fat. Usyk is a 6'2 198 pound fighter who is champion now. Do you even watch boxing kid?

[shawnkemp804]

Jalolov is only 28 with 12-0 pro record. He has some time. On the other hand makhmudov is 34 so he’s got to get a high profile fight very soon and roll the dice. He’s not going to get any better technically but he is an aggressive heavy handed guy with seemingly good cardio that will take the fight to anybody. No contender or champion is going to pick this guy to fight because he isn’t well know and all the high risk/low reward mantra. He can knock anyone out in the division but has many flaws. Hope he gets Real Big Baby next. That would be a fun fight. As for Jalovov he will get himself into title contention in the next three years.

Makhmudov can knock out anybody? Tell that to Carlos Takam.Makhmudov has yet to knock out anybody worth mentioning.

[4truth]

Makhmudov -Ajagba next please.

Yeah, I think they are on about the same level. A skilled fighter like Sanchez would probably treat Makhmadov the same as he treated Efe. Can't say as I don't enjoy watching these brutes fight but they are not top 10 material, imo.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Yeah, I think they are on about the same level. A skilled fighter like Sanchez would probably treat Makhmadov the same as he treated Efe. Can't say as I don't enjoy watching these brutes fight but they are not top 10 material, imo.

They are both fringe contenders and with Top rank. It is logical fight.

To be honest, I am surprised Fury doesn`t fight Makhmudov for summer stay buy fight. ideal opponent for him.