Dave Allen gives honest comparison between Johnny Fisher and Arslanbek Makhmudov

On Saturday, October 11, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, Dave Allen will tackle the 6′ 5½ Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN.

Ahead of this intriguing heavyweight clash, “The White Rhino” has spoken to BoxingScene, discussing the level gap between Johnny Fisher and Makhmudov ahead of their October 11 showdown.

Dave Allen discusses the gap between Johnny Fisher and Arslanbek Makhmudov

Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) was last seen in action on May 17, 2025, delivering a career-best performance, stopping Johnny Fisher in round five of their rematch.

Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KOs) returned to winning ways, defeating Ricardo Brown by first-round TKO, which followed his loss to Guido Vianello.

While speaking to BoxingScene, Allen was asked to explain the level gap between Johnny Fisher and Makhmudov: “League 2 to probably bottom of the prem, being honest. League 2’s a very good standard,” said Allen.

“He’s like probably bottom of the Prem. It’s a big jump. It’s a hard fight. I think I’m an underdog. I think, in boxing people’s eyes, I’m a big underdog. The wider public, obviously…they all think I’m gonna win, because they like me, which is great.

“But I know the crack. I’ve never won at this level. Been beat up a few times at this level. It’s a big ask,” said Allen.

“Will the training be able to show that I am good enough? I don’t know,” added “The White Rhino.”

Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov full fight card

• David Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov, 12 rounds, heavyweights
• Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz, 10 rounds, super welterweights
• Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti, 10 rounds, super featherweights
• Leo Atang vs TBA, 4 rounds, heavyweights
• Hamza Uddin vs Muhsin Kizota, 10 rounds, flyweights
• Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs James Chereji, 8 rounds, super featherweights
• Conner Tudsbury vs Khalid Graidia, 6 rounds, light heavyweights
• Joe Howarth vs Kane Baker, 6 rounds, welterweights