Dave Allen found himself in a tough spot when he faced off against the bear-wrestling Russian giant, Arslanbek Makhmudov. It was a punishing loss for the Englishman as he struggled to keep up with his formidable opponent. Despite having two points deducted for holding, Makhmudov managed to secure the win with judges’ scores of 115-111, 116-110, and 117-109.
The bout started off with Allen landing his very first punch, a 15-second left hook that staggered the 36-year-old Makhmudov. The Russian giant, known for his monstrous presence, relentlessly pushed forward and unleashed his powerful right fist on Allen’s face. Despite the early pressure, Allen seemed determined to test Makhmudov’s endurance as the fight progressed. However, things took a turn in the second round when Allen landed a low blow, causing Makhmudov to take a moment to recover.
As the fight went on, Allen faced a series of challenges, including being buzzed by a vicious left hook and taking punishing blows from Makhmudov. The Yorkshireman managed to land some solid punches, including right uppercuts and hooks to the giant’s ribs. The crowd erupted in cheers when Allen landed a third-round left hook that brushed Makhmudov’s beard. Despite his efforts, Allen struggled to keep up with Makhmudov’s relentless assault.
In the seventh round, Allen took a significant amount of punishment from Makhmudov, who was finally penalized for holding. The Canadian-based hulk continued to dominate the fight, with Allen landing a few good shots but ultimately falling short. In the final minutes of the bout, Makhmudov lost another point for holding, but it was clear that he had secured the victory. Despite the loss, Allen showed resilience and determination, vowing to continue fighting in the future.
