Allen looks shaky as Makhmudov dominates Sheffield’s weight

Dave Allen weighed in at 259.1 pounds, while his challenger Arslanbek Mahmudov weighed in at 261.1 pounds at Friday’s weigh-in for their 12-round heavyweight bout on Saturday, October 11 at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. Live on DAZN.

Frozen in the face

Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO) looked somewhat timid during his bout with the 6’5 1/2″ Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KO). Although Allen, 33, who is called the “White Rhino”, spoke of wanting to smile to anger Arslanbek, he appeared too nervous to do so as the big Russian stared at him.

Allen’s moment of doubt

Allen couldn’t hold his gaze and turned away. Khmudov continued to stare menacingly, even as Allen faced the crowd. This had a different vibe than he had with Dave before.

Big puncher Mahmudov must have heard what Allen said about him, how he wanted to get on his nerves with his mind games before Saturday’s bout. Today, Arslanbek had no problem with that. He treated Allen like an enemy.

Weights

• David Allen – 259.1 vs. Arslanbek Mahmudov – 261.1

“He’s still a scary-looking guy. It’s a real fight against a fringe-level opponent,” Dave Allen said. DAZN boxingIn response to his confrontation with Arslanbek Mahmudov during today’s weigh-in. “If I win this, I will be in the top 15 players in the world.

“It’s about people taking me seriously. I’ve been a good fighter for a long time. Now, it’s time for me to show that I’m a very good fighter,” Allen said.

Makhmudov’s punching power will be a real problem for Allen on Saturday night. This isn’t Johnny Fisher he’s up against. He is a more dangerous boxer, with much more talent.

Million dollar motivation

There is a lot at stake for both fighters. Allen wants to make millions fighting Deontay Wilder or another heavyweight if he wins.

For his part, Mahmudov has already spoken to Anthony Joshua, who has told him he is interested in fighting him in 2026. It’s a fight in which Mahmudov could make several million and set himself up for life in his new home in Montreal, Canada.