Makhmudov took on Allen in the main event of the Matchroom Boxing card at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield and, despite two point deductions for repeated holding, outworked Allen over the 12-round distance to earn a clear decision victory on all three scorecards, with the judges scoring the fight 115-111, 116-110, 117-109.
📝 115-111, 116-110, 117-109: Arslanbek Makhmudov takes it on the cards in Sheffield.#AllenMakhmudov | @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/kE6RmQfoiO
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Makhmudov used his height and reach advantages smartly, as he consistently beat Allen to the punch and built up a considerable lead on the scorecards. But, as the fight wore on, Allen loaded up and appeared to hurt the big Russian with some huge overhands and powerful body shots.
Unfortunately for Allen, he wasn’t able to take advantage of those successes as Makhmudov remained one punch ahead of the Doncaster native throughout the contest.
It gave Makhmudov the 21st win of his career, with the Montreal-based heavyweight using his post-fight interview to set his sights on former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
“Yes! Hey, Anthony Joshua! I come for you, guy! I come for you, brother. I come for you,” he said.
"@anthonyjoshua, let me know when brother" #AllenMakhmudov pic.twitter.com/GDosNPOyYj
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“Because we spoke already on Instagram (and he) gave me his word that he’s gonna fight with me next year. I’m ready, brother.
“I just fought with a great UK fighter, Dave Allen… Anthony Joshua, let me know when, brother. I’m ready.”
Also on the card, Bilal Fawaz defeated Junaid Bostan in their eagerly-anticipated rematch for the English Super Welterweight Title, while Josh Padley took the unanimous decision victory over Reece Bellotti in aWBA International Super Featherweight Title bout where the scorecards didn’t accurately reflect the action that unfolded over their 10-round battle.
Bellotti appeared to be on top heading into the last few rounds, only for Padley to come storming back. It meant that, as the fighters awaited the reading of the scorecards, the result seemed to be sitting on a knife-edge, with some experts, including former world champion Carl Frampton, scoring the bout as a draw.
Josh Padley defeats Reece Bellotti on points after 10 rounds of action 👀#AllenMakhmudov | Live NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/5M1aL3VErz
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But when the scorecards came, they gave Padley the victory by a wide margin, leading to Bellotti later branding the scoring as “f*****g outrageous”.
Also on the main card, Hamza Uddin stopped Paul Roberts in the fifth round in their English Flyweight Title matchup.
Matchroom: Allen vs Makhmudov – Official results
MAIN CARD
- Arlanbek Makhmudov def. Dave Allen via unanimous decision (115-111, 116-110, 117-109) – for WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight Title
- Bilal Fawaz def. Junaid Bostan via majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-95) – for English Super Welterweight Title
- Josh Padley def. Reece Bellotti via unanimous decision (97-93, 99-92, 97-93) – for WBA International Super Featherweight Title
- Hamza Uddin def. Paul Roberts via TKO – Round 5, 2:14 – for English Flyweight Title
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Ibraheem Sulaimaan def. James Chereji via decision (80-72)
- Conner Tudsbury def. Khalid Graidia via knockout, Round 4, 0:58
- Joe Hayden def. Angelo Dragne via decision (60-53)
- Joe Howarth def. Karl Sampson via decision (60-54)
