For October, this is going to end badly for the white rhino, I know big mak ain’t looked as good his last few fights and has been exposed but that’s at a much higher level than Allen. Makhmudov to win by tko late rounds.
Makhmudov was on IG earlier this month begging for a fight against AJ. I think it would be a stupid match up. Casuals don’t know who he is and as you said he’d likely beat Allen so what’s the point? I’d have thought Hearn would be keen to milk this Allen “run” and get two or three decent fights under his belt before the inevitable defeat. They should have just paid Lenroy Thomas for another fight. Sells easy with the casuals as a “redemption” fight.
The people who like Dave Allen won’t know who Makhmudov is so you may as well have got someone with a proper padded record in.
The hype around Makhmudov pre-Kabayel fight was insane on this forum. He didn't look great against a 43 year old Takam and post-Kabayel he took a heavy defeat to Vianelo. Despute that I think he has something for Allen but there's nothing to suggest Allen isnt a live dog in this fight. I think he may even win this handily.
