Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov headlines at the Sheffield Arena this Saturday night in an intriguing heavyweight match-up. Check out our Allen vs Makhmudov betting tips, preview and more ahead of the weekend.
Popular British heavyweight Dave Allen is coming into this fight fresh off the back of a career-best performance, with Makhmudov travelling to UK shores as one of the scariest fighters in the division.
Below is SportsCasting‘s guide to tell you all you need to know when it comes to Saturday’s Allen vs Makhmudov heavyweight clash.
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Betting Tips
- Dave Allen WIN via KO/TKO @ 13/8
- Dave Allen WIN via KO/TKO in Rounds 5-8 @ 9/2
When it comes to betting tips for the Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight this weekend in Sheffield, there is certainly money to be made judging by the latest odds.
This is because price-setters have found it difficult to split the pair in their latest odds. In fact, boxing betting sites have this a near 50/50 with Makhmudov perhaps the slight favourite.
At odds of EVS to win, the ‘White Rhino’ is looking to propel himself towards a mouth-watering clash against either Deontay Wilder or even Anthony Joshua in early 2026.
Win this and Allen could be in line for a genuine super-fight. Despite many people feeling his days were done even at British level, a win here will completely change the life of the Doncaster-born heavyweight.
With that in mind, here at SportsCasting we are all aboard the Dave Allen fairy tale. Our resident boxing expert is predicting a stoppage victory for the Brit, pulling off a monumental victory against a fearsome opponent.
Allen is one of the most followed boxers on Instagram, and a win here would take his stardom to a whole new stratosphere.
Dave Allen to WIN via KO/TKO @ 13/8
If Dave Allen is going to win this fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov, he will likely have to weather an early storm from the Russian.
Makhmudov has 19 knockouts in his 20 wins, almost all of which have come in just a few rounds. However, he has been defeated twice – both times by knockout himself.
If Allen can escape the first three or four rounds, we feel it’s his fight to lose. The ‘White Rhino’ is a big puncher in his own right, with 19 KO’s from his 24 victories.
You just have to look at Allen’s last knockout to see how fearsome a puncher he is himself. Plus, this time he’s in even better shape with a full training camp under his belt.
We believe that Jamie Moore, Nigel Travis and the team will have put together a perfect gameplan which will result in Dave Allen stopping Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night at the Sheffield Arena.
This is exactly what former world champion Tony Bellew thinks too when giving his Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov prediction.
At odds of 13/8 to win inside the distance, an Allen win via KO/TKO is our first betting tip for this heavyweight collision.
Dave Allen to WIN via KO/TKO in Rounds 5-8 @ 9/2
Diving a little deeper into a prediction of Dave Allen securing a knockout, selecting a group of rounds or period of the fight will certainly enhance your odds.
With that in mind, we feel that the Doncaster man could come on strong in the middle third of the fight and get his Russian counterpart out of there before the end of the eighth round.
An early onslaught from Makhmudov is likely, but if Allen can survive three or four rounds he could take over and get his opponent out of there in clinical fashion.
Just like he did with Johnny Fisher last time out, Allen is a brutal finisher when he has his man hurt. Targeting Makhmudov to the body will be key, which we saw Agit Kabayel do before stopping the Russian last year.
If Allen can replicate what Kabayel did and survive the first four rounds, here at SportsCasting we feel he will stop Makhmudov in Round 5-8. At odds of 9/2, this method of victory really appeals.
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Preview
All eyes are on the Sheffield Arena this weekend as local Yorkshireman Dave Allen takes on his toughest test to date with a huge clash against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Hailed the scariest man in the heavyweight division, Makhmudov carries frightening power. He has won all but one of his fights via knockout, which shows just how heavy a hitter he is.
That being said, the ‘White Rhino’ himself is a big puncher and in the form of his life right now. The Doncaster man comes into this match-up fresh off the back of his own devastating knockout of fellow Brit Johnny Fisher.
Should Allen win this fight, there could be monumental clashes on the horizon for him. Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed a Deontay Wilder clash is a genuine possibility next, with talk of an Anthony Joshua showdown even gathering momentum too.
There is so much riding on Saturday night for Allen, who many people thought was done several years ago. Now, he headlines a huge Matchroom Boxing show at the Sheffield Arena in front of over 9,000 of his very own fans.
Several fighters and world level boxers will be tuning in to this fight on Saturday night. One of which is former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker. The New Zealander has given his own controversial Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov prediction too.
If Allen can pull this off, it would be a truly remarkable story. A true fair tale for the Englishman. Can he do it? We’ll find out on Saturday night!
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Fight Info
- 🥊 Fight: Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
- 📊 Records: Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO’s) | Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10.oopm BST
- 🏆 Titles: N/A
- 📺 TV Channel: DAZN
- 🏟 Venue: Sheffield Arena | Sheffield, England
- 🎲 Odds: Allen 1/1 | Makhmudov 4/5
What Time Is The Allen vs Makhmudov Fight At?
The Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight is set to get underway at approximately 10.00pm BST on Saturday night for UK fight fans.
The Allen vs Makhmudov undercard action kicks off at approximately 6.00pm on the Saturday night, with the main event likely to ring walk around four hours later than that.
This of course depends on the length of the fight before hand and whether there are many stoppages. There is a total of eight fights including the main event at the Sheffield Arena, with two intriguing 50/50 domestic clashes just prior to the main event.
DAZN is the only place to watch Dave Allen’s next fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov and the full undercard action this weekend from the UK and Ireland as part of your regular subscription.
The action begins at approximately 7.00pm on DAZN, with five fights show on the broadcast including the main event.
The full Allen vs Makhmudov card is also available to watch on DAZN in 200+ countries around the world.
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Undercard
| Fight | Weight Class | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov | Heavyweight | 12 |
| Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti | Super-Featherweight | 10 |
| Junaid Bostan vs Bilal Fawaz 2 | Super-Welterweight | 10 |
| Hamza Uddin vs Paul Roberts | Flyweight | 10 |
| Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs James Chereji | Super-Featherweight | 8 |
| Conner Tudsbury vs Khalid Graidia | Light-Heavyweight | 6 |
| Joe Howarth vs Kane Baker | Lightweight | 6 |
| Joe Hayden vs Angelo Dragone | Welterweight | 6 |
Allen vs Makhmudov: Tale of the Tape
| Dave Allen | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | English | ||||||
| Age | 33 | ||||||
| Height | 6’3″ | ||||||
| Reach | 75″ | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Total Fights | 33 | ||||||
| Record | 24-7-2 (19 KO’s) | ||||||
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian | ||||||
| Age | 36 | ||||||
| Height | 6’5.5″ | ||||||
| Reach | ? | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Total Fights | 22 | ||||||
| Record | 20-2 (19 KO’s) | ||||||
