Dave Allen meets Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield on Saturday, live in Dazn Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dave Allen tries to continue rebirth on Saturday evening at Utilita Arena in Sheffield and adopts a hazardous task in the planned 12 rounds in heavyweight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Matchroom Eddie Hearna promotes Allen vs Makhmudov and Dazn Televise the Bill Live Worldwide.
Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO) had a checkered career, but he always gave everything, especially during efforts against some solid heavyweight pretenders.
After retiring after six rounds against Clarke’s phrase in 2023, Allen was seen three times in 2024, and they covered several victory points in four rounds against the opposition of Czech.
The 33-year-old was perceived as a relative feed for Johnny Fisher in Riyadh in December last year at their meeting within 10 rounds, but Allen served “Romford Bull”, abandoning Fisher in fifth place before he was at the wrong end of the controversial division.
Dave Allen shot the brutal knockout of Johnny Fisher in the fifth round of the rematch at Copper Box Arena Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KO) is a solid step for “White Rhino”, but the Russian also saw recent failures and wants to return to the ranking.
The 36-year-old was banking solid wins in 2022 with Mariusz Wach and Carlos Takam, but suffered his first defeat in December 2023 and ran out of gas quickly, fell three times in defeat in the fourth round with Agit Kabayel in Riyjad.
Allen and Makhmudov face to face before Saturday showdown photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“Lew” was then detained in eight by Guido Vianello in his adopted Canada in August last year, although he won, in June in the first round of Ricardo Brown.
Padley is fighting Belotti
Undercard sees an intriguing 10-Runder in Super Feather Wweight, where Josh Padley (16-1, 5 KO) will face the former British champion and nations community, Reece Belotti.
After nervousness of Marek Chamberlain in September in September, Padley’s wrestling rapidly increased from defeat by the lithe WBC title in February, detained after nine by Shakura Stevenson.
The 29-year-old detained Marko Cvetanovica in five in his last competition in April. It slides down to face Bellotti (20-6, 15 KO), which in July leaves the last round against Ryan Garner.
Bostan and Fawaz Rematch
There is also a rematch on a free English-in-lasting title, when Junaid Bostan (10-0-1, 8 KO) meets Bilala Fawaz (9-1-1, 3 KO).
In January, the couple fought with a divided decision in the original clash.
Bostan and Fawaz fought in January in January photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom
Other card
The last 10-runder is in a fly weight, where Hamza Uddin (5-0, 2 KO) can exceed Paul Roberts (7-6-2, 2 KO), who has never been detained before.
The only eight-mountain is in the Super Feather Wweight, and Ibraheem Sulaimaan (8-0, 4 KO) should be the winner of points against James Cherreja (22-6, 10 KO).
In the six-time Hope action in welterweight Joe Hayden (19-0, 2 KO) can be dealt with by Angelo Dragone (10-8, 1 KO) on points, and Joe Howarth (13-1, 4 KO) can do the same against Kane Baker (19-13-2, 1 KO) in lithe.
Conner Tudsbury (2-0, 1 KO) can stop Khalid Graidia (13-15-5, 4 KO) in his lithe heavyweight competition.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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