Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov weights, running order, ringwalks, quotes, betting odds
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov weigh-in results, schedule of fights, ringwalk times, betting odds
Dave Allen’s incredible transformation is complete after the Heavyweight hit the scales and stood toe-to-toe with man mountain Arslanbek Makhmudov for the final time before they collide tomorrow at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena - live worldwide on DAZN.
Allen, who weighed in six pounds lighter than his last fight against Johnny Fisher, has been commended for getting into tip-top shape for what is the biggest test of his career to date - with future career-changing opportunities at stake should he be victorious in front of over 8,000 fans in his native Yorkshire on Saturday night.
In the co-main event, Junaid Bostan and Bilal Fawaz are ready to run it back as they prepare to clash for the English Super Welterweight Title, nine months after they first fought to a draw in London.
Josh Padley takes on Reece Bellotti with the WBA International Super Featherweight belt at stake, whilst Hamza Uddin looks to land the WBA International and English Flyweight Title when he meets Paul Roberts.
Prelims: Live on DAZN at 5pm
Joe Howarth (139.6lbs) vs Karl Sampson (141.2lbs)
6x3 Lightweight Contest
Joe Hayden (146.6lbs) vs Angelo Dragone (146.7lbs)
6x3 Welterweight Contest
Conner Tudsbury (180.7lbs) vs Khalid Graidia (177.2lbs)
6x3 Light Heavyweight Contest
Ibraheem Sulaimaan (132.2lbs) vs James Chereji (131.8lbs)
8x3 Super Featherweight Contest
Main card: Live on DAZN at 7pm
Hamza Uddin (111.6lbs) vs Paul Roberts (111.2lbs)
10x3 WBA International & English Flyweight Championship
Josh Padley (129.5lbs) vs Reece Bellotti (129.9lbs)
10x3 WBA International Super Featherweight Contest
Junaid Bostan (153.8lbs) vs Bilal Fawaz (153.6lbs)
10x3 English Super Welterweight Championship
David Allen (259.1lbs) vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (261.1lbs)
12x3 WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title
Dave Allen
“Hello everyone. Yeah, very proud. I walked in here today; it’s like the Dave Allen show. It’s mad. This is my fourth headline event, two in England, one in Paris. I’ve never been the guy before, though I’ve never been the man. I feel like the man. It’s a weird feeling.
“I’ve got Joe Hayden and Joe Howarth on the card as well. It’s just one of the best weeks of my life really. This is what I worked for. I’ve been in that Mercure Hotel for the last ten years; Kell Brook undercards, Dalton Smith undercards – just happy to be on the bill really. Now I’m the guy.
“People keep asking me what’s next, but this is my World Title fight. This is the biggest fight of my career. I don’t fight for the money. I don’t fight for any of that stuff. The money is great, it is what it is, I don’t see it anyway – my Mrs spends it, I never see it. I want the respect now. I want people to say that I’m a top-class Heavyweight. I have to beat this man to do that.
“I’ll probably never be Heavyweight Champion of the World, but if I beat this man to my left, people will say that I’m a top top Heavyweight, and that is all I want. This is my World Title fight on Saturday, this is it for me. When I’m in the mood, I’m a very very hard man to shift.”
Arslanbek Makhmudov
“Hello everyone. I am very happy to be here. This is my first time in the UK, I am very excited. Thank you very much. This fight is a big opportunity for me, first of all. This fight can open the door for some big names. Second thing, it’s a fight for my life. I have to win, and do everything for that. Thank you.
“He’s a nice guy, a nice person. A family guy, similar like me. It’s nothing personal, Saturday night it’s just boxing. Whoever boxes better wins, it’s just sport. We’re both earning money to put food on the table for our families. That’s it.
“Dave has a very interesting style. He’s a good boxer. It’s going to be two different styles on Saturday and we will see who is going to be better.”
Betting Odds
11/10 Allen
25/1 Draw
19/20 Makhmudov
Top Tip: Makhmudov Round 10 40/1
Extra Tip: Allen by KO 9/5
