Dave Allen says his motivation to choose Arslanbek Makhmudov as his opponent is that he wants to be “Rich.“Beating heavyweight contender Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KO) will put Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOS) in a bigger name for a huge payday.
Allen vs. Makhmudov will be headlined in Dazn in 11 October in 12 rounds of battle at Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England. The powerful 6’6-inch Makhmudov is expected to be a favorite to win.
Allen pursues wealth
“When I received a list of names sent to me, I thought, ‘I might as well make the most of it here.” So, I chose Makmhudov. ” Dave Allen said Sky Sports Boxing Regarding why he chose Arslanbek Makhmudov as his headline rival on October 11.
Allen didn’t mention the other four names he gave him on October 11. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn probably chose some guys Dave needs to beat Miraculously. Therefore, choosing Makhmuov was his wise choice to the least popular choice. Although Arslanbek is strong, he is vulnerable and has a 2-2 record in the last four games.
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“He’s big, it’ll fill the Sheffield Arena. I know if I beat him, it’ll make me fight. The motivation is If I beat him, I really want to be rich. If I beat him, I would be so rich. “It would be incredible. I’m not worried about him. I just want to beat him, another big fight and hope to relax for the rest of my life.”
Initiator Eddie Hearn has told Allen that he can fight Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker if he defeats Makhmudov. Those will be the rounds that are paid to Allen Money that changes life, It may be enough to make him live. He would be rich, but not at the level of the British Traveler Warrior, Derek Chisora or Dillian Whyte. Although they have never won a heavyweight world championship, these two are millionaires.
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“I’m thriving in this,” Allen said to be a loser. “Every time I expect to win, I get beaten,” Allen said. “My pressure is not very good. That’s why I chose Makhmudov. I think a lot of people would expect Makhmudov to beat me, but I like that. I like shock.”
Makhmudov’s recent decline
Dave caught Makhmudov at the right time as he lost twice in his last four games. He was eliminated by Agit Kabayel in four rounds in 2023. The defeat shows how much Makhmudov, 36, lost from the game, his eighth round knockout loss to Guido Vianello in 2024. That guy is not a big boxer. Being knocked down by him shows that Arslanbeck has aged.
“I think when Makhmudov went in with me, I think a lot of fighters would agree that I was much more cute than they expected. I was much stronger than they thought. I didn’t look special. I could beat Makhmudov. I think I was a weak person, but I think I had the right style to beat him,” Allen said.
Makhmudov appears to have slowed down at the age of 36 since his battle with Carlos Takam in 2022. For Dave Allen, this version of Mark Mudov may be too powerful. Takam walked 10 rounds but was dropped in rounds 1 and 7. Makhmudov’s shot landing on Takam in that battle was too big to bear Allen. He doesn’t have the same iron chin.
Last updated on August 6, 20125
