Upcoming Bout: Dave Allen vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov
Heavyweight fighter Dave Allen is gearing up for an exciting bout on October 11th. The Doncaster star will take on Arslanbek Makhmudov, a heavyweight based in Canada but originally from Russia. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena and will headline a show streamed on DAZN, organized by renowned promoter Eddie Hearn under the Matchroom Boxing banner.
Fighter Profiles
Dave Allen, boasting a record of 24 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws with 19 knockouts, recently scored a significant victory in May against Johnny Fisher, marking his best performance to date. That fight, held in London, ended with Allen winning by knockout in the fifth round—a rematch after a controversial split decision loss to Fisher the previous December in Riyadh, where many spectators believed Allen deserved the win.
Following his triumph over Fisher, Matchroom exercised a two-fight option with Allen, with this clash against Makhmudov set to be the first. Makhmudov, who has a record of 20 wins, 2 losses and 19 KOs, faced a setback when he lost his unbeaten status last December to then-top-10 heavyweight Agit Kabayel. Though he secured a victory in May 2024, Makhmudov faced another challenge in August, where he was stopped by Guido Vianello in Quebec after previously winning against Ricardo Brown in June. This fight against Allen provides Makhmudov with another chance to reestablish himself in the heavyweight ranks.
Fight Card Highlights
In addition to the main event, the October 11 fight card is shaping up nicely, featuring a British and Commonwealth middleweight title defense by Kieron Conway, who boasts a record of 23-3-1 with 7 KOs, against unbeaten George Liddard (12-0, 7 KOs). Fans can also look forward to an English super welterweight title rematch between Junaid Bostan and Bilal Fawaz, adding further excitement to the event.
Both Conway and Liddard were participants in the undercard of the Fisher vs. Allen rematch, and their upcoming confrontation symbolizes a pivotal moment for both fighters: Conway seeks to climb back into contention, while Liddard aims to capitalise on his rising momentum in the sport.
