Arslanbek Makhmudov cemented himself as the new WBA inter-continental heavyweight champ and shocked the boxing world as he advanced to 21-2 with 19 KOs. Makhmudov put on a thorough performance against one of the top ranked heavyweight contenders worldwide in David Allen. Many pundits seemed to foresee Allen winning comfortably and campaigning for a 2026 fight with Deontay Wilder.
The unanimous decision for Makhmudov was recorded over the 12 round fight that transpired on Saturday night. The heavyweight showdown emanated from Sheffield, England in the Utilita Arena on October 11th. The scorecards for the contest were 115-111, 116-110, and 117-119, all for Arslanbek Makhmudov.