What I've seen doesn't impress me. Slow, easy to hit, poor footwork, no jab but he's a big strong guy so is dangerous but I wouldn't favour him over Joyce.
I'd like to see Makhmudov vs Joyce. But sadly, Joyce will now be carefully matched until he receives a title shot. It would be good for boxing if some of the over-30 "prospects" fought each other, instead of journrymen. Makhmudov vs. Zhang would be an interesting matchup.
Granite chin, power and size, but a bit slow. I think he is faster than Joyce, especially now when Joyce is in his mid-late 30s.
Yes. He's a massive unit at 6′ 5½″ and 260lbs + and even though he looks cumbersome he's actually pretty athletic This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected Playing squash with Beterbiev This content is protected 'How would you like to know if Arslanbek Makhmudov is so strong? Last night, at the Casino, Makhmudov terrified and knocked out his opponent. But here we are talking about Jason Bergman. It was his 45th fight. Not to mention dozens of rounds against Deontay Wylder, Oscar Rivas or Tyson Fury. In other words, mileage in the body. Bergman was shot down in two minutes. Pif, paf, boom. I found it in a corner of the Casino that served as a locker room for blue boxers. He was receiving his pay check from a board member. He was kind and affable and I asked all the questions that came to mind: "His strength is really special. He knocks hard and heavy. It is obvious that he still lacks experience and that he strikes when opening. But it's the guy who hits the hardest I've faced, "he said. Wow! Minute. Bergman made eight rounds against Joseph Parker, he worked with Deontay Wilder: "Wilder's right is faster, more accurate. But it's less strong than that big Russian. It's not a joke, it's not an exaggeration, "he added. With Rivas Bergman, who spent a few weeks working in sparring with Oscar Rivas, was still impressed. Short question, long answer. Genre: - Can Quebec fans ever hope for Makhmudov in the world's elite? - Definitely yes. He still has to learn, to shorten his strokes, but it is a force of nature. No doubt. It's an experience to face it, even after 44 fights.'
Same goes for his right hand and right uppercut. I don't know how high his ceiling is but he can punch holes in castle walls and he can take out anyone with those heavy hands of his.
