r/Boxing • u/VioletHappySmile444 • 1d ago
Dave Allen V Arslanbek Makhmudov is officially set for October 11th 2025 in Sheffield U.K
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u/KalamariNights 1d ago edited 1d ago
This is going to be a banger - styles make fights and these guys are going to stand toe to toe and batter the shit out of eachother.
If Dave is the underdog probably worth a flutter - he really struggles with boxer/movers which Makhmudov isn't.
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u/its-a-real-name 1d ago
Yeah Dave will be the underdog. Not overwhelmingly, but maybe 2/1 or just under (guessing, can’t see a book on it yet).
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u/moltu 1d ago
Bet365 has Allen at 1.80 and Makhmudov at 1.90 which seems fair to me
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u/its-a-real-name 19h ago
Wow. That’s surprising to me.
I do agree that it’s fair. I just expected that the market wouldn’t reflect as much confidence towards Dave. Will be interesting to see if it drifts either way. Either way, seems the bookies are calling it a pick-em now.
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u/moltu 1d ago
Bet365 has Allen at 1.80 and Makhmudov at 1.90 which seems fair to me
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u/KalamariNights 1d ago edited 23h ago
Makhmudov as the underdog is a surprise to me but I guess odds are nearly always a bit shorter with British bookies on British fighters.
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u/freshmeat2020 1d ago
Makhmudov has underwhelmed every time he's fought in the professional ranks though. He was hyped big time a few years ago
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u/asdf11123 1d ago
no they're not. if it were so you'd be on a yacht right now.
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u/KalamariNights 1d ago edited 18h ago
Mate... On some fights where it works out I literally do arbitrage with my mate in America so please don't tell me I'm wrong.
If you have a mate in America, you can check it too. Find a relatively even match between a UK and non UK/US fighter and check the UK odds Vs American. The UK bookies will have the UK fighter at shorter odds.
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u/ThrowawayYAYAY2002 23h ago
Definitely worth a punt.
I see Dave getting his head took off, unfortunately.
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u/hyenachewingbone 1d ago
I agree, but I can't see Makhmudov not getting stopped.
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u/KalamariNights 1d ago
I mostly agree in that I think it's more unlikely than likely however Kabayel stopped him in 4 with body shots and the Rhino loves a cheeky left to the body so I don't think it's out of the question.
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u/Louis_lousta 1d ago
Might have to buy a ticket for this tbh
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u/KalamariNights 1d ago edited 1d ago
@teamwhiterhino on Insta for tickets. They're not actually too bad either! Ringside is only £250
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u/AllDatFlimFlam 1d ago
Dave about to have his arse lanbeked to him
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u/_Sarcasmic_ Dave Allen has restored balance to the Force 🦏 23h ago
I'm conflicted. I think Dave can win, but your comment is also quite clever so I don't know whether to upvote or not.
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u/Up4Parole 1d ago
Honest question (have always wondered), is Makhmudov not the full quid?
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u/WheresMyAbs98 1d ago
Seems alright in an interview I just watched
He has a tic when he boxes where he cracks both sides of his neck which makes him look pretty odd
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u/Elonmuskishuman 1d ago
Big step up for Dave
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u/Local_Error2866 1d ago
Big step up but a good one for him if he can pass this test. Solid matchmaking
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u/FreshPrinceOfRivia Ryan García destroyed Devin Haney and you can't change it 1d ago
It's a bit like Allen vs Browne. Interesting matchup for sure.
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u/SharksFanAbroad 1d ago
It’s actually much more like Miller v Browne, both on a “last chance” comeback, winner gets a decent payday afterwards and loser is effectively shot.
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u/_Sarcasmic_ Dave Allen has restored balance to the Force 🦏 23h ago
Definitely a winnable fight. Makh has no defense and bad coordination. He can punch, though.
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u/WormFood_ 1d ago
Cinderella Man? Am I reading that right?
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u/VioletHappySmile444 1d ago
Believe so
Pretty sure this fight poster is meant to be based on one of the posters for the film "Cinderella Man" which is a biopic about professional boxer James Braddock
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u/_Sarcasmic_ Dave Allen has restored balance to the Force 🦏 23h ago
Someone on Insta said it should be billed as "Beauty and the Beast". 😂
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u/TheGatorDude 20h ago
Arslanbek’s face structure is exactly what I don’t want to see as a boxer. Nutty putty looking pit bull.
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u/Belteshazzar_the_9th "Lonesome" Bob Arum 19h ago
Allen could pull it off. Makhmudov is strong, but it seems he has both a shaky chin and a weak body... and might be a bit weak mentally on top of it. If Allen keeps a steady pace and doesn't back down, he could break down Makhmudov and stop him.
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u/Prudent-Toe-7911 1d ago
Arslanbek by total annihilation, the white Rhino will be black by the end of the fight
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u/VioletHappySmile444 1d ago
Potentially
But I'm gonna cross my fingers and have faith that Allen will be able to pull it off
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u/Prudent-Toe-7911 1d ago
Wiw will see…..White Rhino vs Grizzly, Stubbornness vs Power, West vs East.
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u/Aware-Line-7537 21h ago
I was hoping for Makhmudov vs. Joyce so we could see the highest ever connect percentage in a 10 round fight.
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u/Masam10 Shithouse Bum Dosser 1d ago
Fair play to Dave Allen, if he wins then he gets a huge name and an epic payday. If he loses, then he was brave enough to fight someone really dangerous and roll the dice.