Arslanbek Makhmudov traveled to England and faced hometown favorite Dave Allen in a twelve‑round heavyweight showdown. The bout promised fireworks because both fighters had much at stake. Makhmudov entered the ring looking to add the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title to his record, while Allen hoped to defend his local reputation..
Early Rounds
From the opening bell, Allen tried to set a fast pace. He moved forward and threw several punches, but Makhmudov kept his jab steady. The Russian boxer used his jab to control distance and force Allen to back up. Allen’s crowd cheered each time he landed a shot, yet the momentum stayed with Makhmudov.
Mid‑Fight Adjustments
During the middle rounds, Makhmudov began to work behind his jab even more. He slipped Allen’s attacks and landed clean counters. The referee deducted a point from Makhmudov twice for holding, but the deductions did not change the flow. Allen attempted to press forward in the second half, but his punches lacked consistency.
Scorecards and Outcome
When the final bell rang, the judges scored the fight 115‑111, 116‑110 and 117‑109 in favor of Makhmudov. The victory moved his record to 21‑2 with 19 knockouts. Allen fell to 24‑8‑2, also with 19 knockouts. After the bout, Allen admitted, “I just wasn’t good enough. He hurt me several times. I’ve never been hit like that!” Makhmudov praised Allen’s chin and expressed interest in a future fight with Anthony Joshua if promoter Eddie Hearn can arrange it.
Undercard Highlights
Bilal Fawaz earned a majority decision over Junaid Bostan to claim the BBBofC English super welterweight title. The older fighter out‑pointed the younger challenger and improved his record to 10‑1‑1. In another bout, Josh Padley secured a comfortable decision against Reece Bellotti, raising his tally to 17‑1. Hamza Uddin stopped Paul Roberts in round five to win the BBBofC English flyweight title, moving his record to 6‑0.
The undercard delivered several exciting moments that set the stage for future matchups. Fans left the arena with a clear picture of who rose to the occasion and who still has work to do.
Overall, the Makhmudov Allen heavyweight fight proved why heavyweight boxing still captures the imagination of fans worldwide. The decisive win adds a prestigious belt to Makhmudov’s collection and keeps the conversation about a possible clash with Anthony Joshua alive.
Source: Fight News
