Dave Allen faced a looming defeat but found an unexpected opportunity to end the fight early. Despite struggling to make an impact against Arslanbek Makhmudov, Allen showed resilience. He refused to quit like in previous fights, enduring punishment until the 10th round. Allen acknowledged Makhmudov’s superiority and accepted his eighth career loss.
Makhmudov, the victor who sustained a hand injury, expressed interest in challenging Anthony Joshua in the future. Joshua, a former world champion, is expected to return to the ring later this year or in 2026. Makhmudov claimed Joshua had agreed to a future bout, declaring his readiness for the matchup.
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