Overview

• Official weigh-in results list Allen at 259.1lbs and Makhmudov at 261.1lbs ahead of Saturday’s bout.
• The WBA intercontinental title fight tops a Matchroom card streamed on DAZN in Sheffield.
• Allen showcased a visible body transformation after a stricter camp, trimming down from the 265lbs he carried for May’s Johnny Fisher rematch.
• He acknowledged feeling very nervous in a candid interview, underscoring his underdog status.
• Makhmudov arrives with a 20-2 record, 19 knockouts, and viral rugged training clips that bolster his heavy-handed reputation.