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dave allen Arslanbek gave his prediction for a possible fight between Makhmudov and anthony joshua after Lose to the mighty Russian This past weekend.
“The White Rhino” struggled to get anything going against Makhmudov, who boxed under a strict gameplan, but he still predicted that “AJ” would have an easier night if he faced Makhmudov.
“I think I’d pick Joshua to beat him,” Allen told Boxing King Media. “I think Joshua will knock him out in a few rounds. But he’s a dangerous guy, so it’ll be a good fight while it lasts.”
Makhmudov claimed victory by one-sided points Despite two points being deducted for excessive holding, against Allen.
He kept “Doncaster De La Hoya” on the end of his long, stinging shots while not overcommitting or tiring himself, and working Allen’s inside pressure to lead him to victory.

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“He can box, he’s strong. To be honest, he was a little too good for me.” Allen said of Makhmudov. “A little bit too big and a little bit too good. It’s not that simple.” [to let your hands go] When you are in that situation. He is a powerful man; He can really punch. That’s really tough too. I am like a domestic level legend, he is a little better than that.
Makhmudov claimed that his victory was the key to unlocking the AJ fight.

“Anthony Joshua, where are you? I’m coming for you!” Makhmudov told The Stomping Ground after the fight. “I’ve already talked to him and he promised me he’ll fight me next year. I’m ready.”
Joshua is preparing to return to the ring for the first time since a crushing knockout loss to Daniel Dubois a year ago and is aiming for a fight in early 2026.
He’s looking to bounce back against a marginalized world-class heavyweight who poses enough of a threat for Joshua to shake off his ring rust before a big fight in the summer, and Makhmudov could be just the man he’s looking for.

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