Overview
- Allen vs Makhmudov headlines at the Utilita Arena on Saturday, 11 October, with the main card from around 7pm BST and ringwalks expected near 9:45pm.
- DAZN will stream the event worldwide, with standard monthly and annual subscription options available for viewers.
- Eddie Hearn says a Deontay Wilder fight is being discussed only if Allen wins, noting outreach to Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel.
- Allen enters off a May knockout of Johnny Fisher after a disputed loss last December and has showcased a notable physical transformation in camp.
- Russia’s Makhmudov is 20-2 with 19 KOs and was previously broken down to the body by Agit Kabayel, a weakness analysts highlight as a potential target for Allen; the undercard includes Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti and Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz.