Arslanbek Makhmudov confirmed that the hit duel with Anthony Joshua could be next if he defeated Dave Allen in Sheffield on October 11.

Russian power, known as “The Lion”, makes a long -awaited debut in Great Britain at Sheffield Arena in what many are waiting for a lively test against the popular Doncaster Man.

Allen, called by some “Doncaster de la Hoya”, built iconic observation because of his value of strength and entertainment, which makes him an ideal opponent of the gate for known heavyweight.

Path to the heavyweight elite

Makhmudov insists that the victory can finally secure its place in the heavyweight elite.

“I talked to Anthony Joshua about it,” Makhmudov said only World Boxing News. “He told me: win this fight and let’s talk. It’s my focus.”

The artist KO from Montreal also with satisfaction accepted the chance for a box in Great Britain, territory soaked in heavyweight tradition.

“It’s a good feeling for me, because it is a stunning country with many fans of fighting,” said Makhmudov. “I hope that after my win I will also gain a crowd. But for me it’s nothing recent.

“I fought around the world in amateurs, India, Cuba, Venezuela, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Turkey, everywhere. I am ready for everything.”

Joshua, who is rebuilt after damage to failures in recent years, has been associated with the return of 2026 after winning the back. The former unified master desperately wants to recover the title of world champion and remains one of the biggest draws in sport.

Wilder offout

Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder recently returned with victory over Tirrell Herndon when he is heading to the last charge in the heavyweight crown.

For Makhmudov, each name is an opportunity to live.

“It was a good win,” Makhmudov said about Wilder’s return. “The fight lasted longer than I thought, but sometimes you have to stay a little longer to feel good again. We’ll see how he looks.

“But as I said, he can call me. Deontay Wilder would also be a fight against sleep.”

The head of Matchroom Eddie Hearn previously talked about his interest in matching Allen from Wilder in Great Britain, settling her as a unlikely story of Cinderella. But Makhmudov’s victory completely reversed the script, leaving the door wide open to the artist Ko, who will interview Joshua or Wilder.

Joshua Chance

After Joshua chased redemption and Wilder, hunting for the last night defining the legacy, Makhmudov explained that he was ready to break the party.

AJ is expected at the beginning of 2026, which would be perfectly associated with every steel triumph of the city. First of all, inactive 20-2 must deal with Allen on British land, a fight that can change the landscape of the British heavyweight division.

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