On Friday afternoon in Sheffield, UK, heavyweights Dave Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) and his opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KOs) stepped on the scale to make their main event on DAZN, Saturday night, official.
There was no custom underwear for Allen as he was all business at Friday’s weigh-in. Although Makhmudov began fight week as a -125-betting favorite, the fight has now evened out, making it a true 50/50 fight. This fight is sure to provide fireworks for as long as it lasts.
Prelims: Live on DAZN
Joe Howarth (139.6lbs) vs Karl Sampson (141.2lbs)
Joe Hayden (146.6lbs) vs Angelo Dragone (146.7lbs)
Conner Tudsbury (180.7lbs) vs Khalid Graidia (177.2lbs)
Ibraheem Sulaimaan (132.2lbs) vs James Chereji (131.8lbs)
Main card: Live on DAZN
Hamza Uddin (111.6lbs) vs Paul Roberts (111.2lbs); WBA International & English Flyweight Championship
Josh Padley (129.5lbs) vs Reece Bellotti (129.9lbs); WBA International Super Featherweight Contest
Junaid Bostan (153.8lbs) vs Bilal Fawaz (153.6lbs); English Super Welterweight Championship
David Allen (259.1lbs) vs Arslanbek Makhmudov (261.1lbs); WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title
Per DraftKings SportsBook, Arslanbek Makhmudov and Dave Allen both have favorite betting odds at -110.
Dave Allen: TKO/KO +135; Decision +700
Draw: +1600
Arslanbek Makhmudov: TKO/KO +125; Decision +850
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
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