DAVE ALLEN is back THIS WEEKEND as he looks to complete his renaissance with a career-best win!
The White Rhino schooled Johnny Fisher in his last fight in May, avenging a controversial defeat to the same opponent the previous December.
Dave Allen beat Johnny Fisher in their rematch with a stunning KO
Arslanbek Makhmudov has been taking sledgehammers to his torso during training camp
Now, ever-popular Allen – who was on the brink of a second retirement last year – is hoping to beat hard-hitting Arslanbek Makhmudov.
It’ll be a massive test for Allen as he headlines a Yorkshire homecoming in Sheffield.
Makhmudov, who has been training by taking a SLEDGEHAMMER to his body, has earned 19 of his 20 wins by KO.
The Lion has the scalps of Mariusz Wach and Carlos Takam on his record, but more recent defeats to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello slowed his momentum.
However, should Allen beat the Russian a blockbuster fight with Deontay Wilder has been mooted.
Here’s everything you need to know about the massive clash in Sheffield.
When is Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov?
Allen vs Makhmudov takes place on Saturday, October 11.
The fight takes place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Doors and broadcast coverage starts at 6pm BST.
Ring walks for the main event are expected at approximately 10pm BST.
How can I watch Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov and is there a live stream?
Allen vs Makhmudov will be broadcast globally on DAZN.
An Annual Super Saver subscription costs £14.99 monthly or £119.99 for a one-off payment.
A Monthly Flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, costs £24.99 per month.
Once signed up, subscribers can watch the action on DAZN TV or live stream it via the app/website.
Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the whole card as it happens.
Who is on the Allen vs Makhmudov undercard?
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – heavyweight
Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti – super-featherweight
Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz – for the English super-welterweight title
Hamza Uddin vs Mushin Kizota – flyweight
Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs James Chereji – super-featherweight
Connor Tudsbury vs TBC – light-heavyweight
Joe Howarth vs Kane Baker – lightweight
Leo Atang vs TBC – heavuweight
*Card subject to change
What’s been said?
Dave Allen told Sky Sports: “I think I thrive off the underdog tag I’ve had most of my career, every time I’ve been expected to win I get beat, I’m not very good with pressure.
“That’s why I picked Makhmudov, I think a lot of people will expect him to beat me but I like that and I like to shock.
“When he gets in there with me, most fighters when they get in there with me are a little surprised that I’m more defensively cuter than they expect, I’m a lot stronger than they think.
“I think I can beat him, I am the underdog but I think I’ve got the right style to beat him.”
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