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Dave Allen to Face Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday in Sheffield, Live on DAZN

Promoter Eddie Hearn says a victory could lead to Deontay Wilder talks, underscoring the stakes for Allen.

Overview

  • Allen vs Makhmudov is set for Saturday, 11 October at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, with the main card from 7pm BST and ring walks around 9:45pm.
  • The bout streams worldwide on DAZN, and talkSPORT will provide live radio commentary from 8pm in the UK.
  • Allen headlines after reviving his career with a May knockout of Johnny Fisher, and he has signalled strong fitness heading into fight week.
  • Makhmudov enters as a heavy puncher at roughly 20-2 with 19 KOs, rebounding from losses to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello with a first-round win over Ricardo Brown in June.
  • The undercard features Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti and Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz on a card listed as subject to change, with tickets available via Ticketmaster and resale sites from about £48.50.