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Makhmudov, unfazed by the venue, explains how the Tyson Fury fight came about

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Arslanbek Makhmudov interviewed for the Dave Allen fight

Arslanbek Makhmudov says his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury went quickly after he made it clear he wanted a large name, describing the fight as a long-held ambition that has finally surfaced after the latest momentum.

Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News, Makhmudov explained that discussions began immediately after his last appearance and his team presented him with several options.

“After my last fight, I told my team that I wanted a top fighter,” Makhmudov said. “They came with a few names and when they told Fury, I immediately agreed. It’s a dream fight for me.”

The heavyweight fighter revealed that the possibility of meeting Fury had already been considered, but time and circumstances made it impossible.

“We wanted to fight him before my two losses. But that’s boxing,” he said. “I have two great victories, he stops retiring and here we are ready for war.”

Building momentum after the UK’s breakthrough

Makhmudov believes his recent victory over Dave Allen proved essential beyond just the result, helping to introduce his style to British fans and building momentum ahead of the Fury fight.

“It’s a good opportunity for me, so I feel good,” he said. “Dream fight, like I said.”

“My last fight was really good, not only because I won, but because now Britain knows me. They know I’m fighting a war, so now it’s a bigger fight, but I can show the war to a bigger audience.”

In his opinion, the performance changed perceptions and set the stage for a much bigger platform.

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Indifferent to place, focused on influence

As there was already speculation as to where the fight could take place, Makhmudov made it clear that the venue was secondary to the occasion itself.

“I don’t know and honestly I don’t care,” he said when asked whether the fight could end at Wembley Stadium or the arena. “But if it’s a large crowd, that’s good, because I think even if they don’t like me at the beginning, they’ll be rooting for me at the end of the fight.”

The comment reflects Makhmudov’s belief that his aggressive style can win over any audience, regardless of location or initial reception.

The fight with Fury is the most essential stage in his career so far, giving him a chance to prove himself in a fight with one of the most recognizable heavyweight boxing figures.

With his momentum restored and his confidence restored, Makhmudov now sees the April 11 fight as both a personal milestone and a defining opportunity.


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The Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu fight will take place on July 26 in Australia

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Image: Errol Spence Fires Back at 'Washed' Claims

Rafael reported that sources indicate that the junior middleweight fight is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, July 26, in Australia, which means the U.S. broadcast will take place on Saturday evening, July 25.

If finalized, it would be Spence’s first fight since his loss to Terence Crawford in July 2023. The former welterweight champion has spent a long period out of the ring, which would also mean him moving up to junior middleweight against an opponent who is naturally bigger and more busy.

This makes it a challenging return task rather than a unthreatening tune-up. Spence will return after almost three years away overseas and will face a fighter who has already operated at a world-class level in the division. This July will mark approximately 36 months since Spence’s last fight. At the age of 36, such passivity is arduous for most people.

Tim Tszyu is also trying to maintain his standing in front of the home crowd after a recent arduous run. Still, he remains one of the stronger names at 154 and brings size, pressure and knowledge of the weight.

The schedule provides a clear commercial window for both sides, with the Australian stadium-style afternoon event morphing neatly into Saturday night on American television.

Nothing is official until the contracts are signed, but if it does happen, Spence will take the risk immediately. Many players at the end of the break ask for something more fragile. This one goes the other way.

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World champion claims Conor Benn pulled out of fight after ‘setting up the whole deal’

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World champion says Conor Benn pulled out of fight after the ‘whole deal was set up’

Conor Benn could be ready for a world title fight against Ryan Garcia, but there is one reigning world champion who claims the Briton recently pulled out of a title shot even though “the whole deal has already been done.”

Benn made his Zuffa Boxing debut earlier this month. defeating Regis Prograis in a 150-pound catchweight bout – his first fight at sub-154 pounds in four years – and now he looks ready to fight for world titles at welterweight.

Although his position as mandatory challenger for the WBC title put him in line to face Garcia, WBA 147-pound champion Rolando Romero claimed that Benn had withdrawn from the title fight.

I’m talking to Fighting Hub TV“Rolly” explained why he doubted the Garcia fight would happen and revealed that he expected to fight Benn until “The Destroyer” changed his mind.

“Conor Benn waived me, we had the whole deal done, we were supposed to fight on May 30 in Fresh York for my world title, and then he just disappeared out of nowhere.

Conor Benn was there begging to fight me. By the way, we already had everything planned, but he’s in Fresh York trying to create all this fuss and stuff – he did it for advantage. Same with this, he can do this with Ryan too to gain strength.

“They’re out there trying to do all this stuff, I don’t do this imitation beef. That throws me off, you go and do all this imitation beef and then you come here and act like a gigantic, tough guy and then you run away and don’t fight.”

“Maybe he was doing it with Ryan because Ryan would have knocked him out cool.”

Garcia and Benn could collide this summer in Las Vegas when Benn returns to the welterweight division in a direct world title fight.

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Jermell Charlo picks Tim Tszyu to defeat Errol Spence Jr

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Image: Jermell Charlo Picks Tim Tszyu to Beat Errol Spence Jr

Charlo then launched into a longer explanation, questioning what version of Spence would emerge after his years outside the ring and claiming that style favored Tszyu.

“He has little defense. Errol will come in softly. He doesn’t really move his head. Tim moves his head. He throws a few stone hay shots. “I just follow my fighting style and be realistic.”

Jermell looked like a war veteran and described the fight, giving reasons why he chose Tszyu to beat Spence.

For years, these two towers were the “Twin Towers” of Derrick James’ gym in Dallas. They shared celebrations, sweat and secrets. The problem is that Errol was very vocal about these sessions, essentially telling the world that he was “teaching” Jermell.

For a guy like Charlo, who carries enormous pride and has built his “Lions Only” brand on being the alpha, having a former teammate claim dominance over him is a stain he can’t wash off in a sanctioned fight.

Having never fought professionally, these gym stories are the only narrative that exists and you have to wonder if it’s still eating at him.

Charlo also indicated the location, with the fight expected to take place in Australia.

“He’s going to Australia there. I see Tim Tszyu winning that fight,” Jermell said.

X is having a field day because Charlo looks like a man who sat in a dim room and watched Spence’s training videos over and over again. Fans call this the “villain arc” energy. He spoke quickly, louder and louder, and seemed personally interested in the answer.

During the prophecy, Jermell had a diabolical look in his eyes, as if he were performing a technical exorcism on his elderly rival.

When he has such wide eyes and high energy intensity, he tends to rely on his “Only Lions” personality, which thrives on perceived disrespect. In this case, the disrespect is the years in which Errol Spence Jr. he claimed to be the “substantial brother” at the gym.

“I don’t have to fight Errol Spence and I don’t care about fighting Errol Spence,” Jermell said.

Jermell is essentially using Tim Tszyu as a proxy. Since Charlo hasn’t fought at 154 pounds since 2022, he needs Spence to lose to someone else to prove that the elderly era (the Derrick James era) is over. If Tszyu destroys Spence, it will validate Charlo’s technical criticism and make his inactivity look like a calculated move rather than a decline.

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