Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds
Dave Allen steps back into the ring on Saturday night in Sheffield, where he faces tough Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov.
And here at Free Bets, our boxing expert Lewis Watson has taken a closer look at what could be a career-defining fight for Allen.
Check out his Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov tips below!
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Betting Tips
Dave Allen continues his comeback on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, stepping into a tough 12-round heavyweight clash with the dangerous Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) has had a stop-start career but has always been willing to test himself against strong opposition.
After retiring in his 2023 fight with Frazer Clarke, the 33-year-old returned last year with a pair of four-round points wins before pushing Johnny Fisher hard in Riyadh. That fight saw Allen drop Fisher in the fifth before losing a controversial split decision.
He’d go on to beat the “Romford Bull” convincingly in their rematch.
Makhmudov, a heavy-handed contender, represents a serious test of whether Allen’s resurgence can turn into a sustained run. For Allen, this fight is as much about proving his durability at the top level as it is about getting back in the win column against meaningful opposition.
The 36-year-old Canadian-based Russian built a reputation for heavy knockouts and banked solid wins in 2022 against Mariusz Wach and Carlos Takam. But he tasted defeat for the first time in December 2023, when Agit Kabayel dropped him three times en route to a fourth-round stoppage in Riyadh.
Who will come out on top here and move forward in boxing’s heavyweight game of snakes and ladders?
Let's take a look at our boxing tips for Saturday's big fight at the Sheffield Arena.
Tip 1: Dave Allen to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov at Evens with bet365
The general narrative around this fight is that Dave Allen will have to survive an early storm against Makhmudov.
If he can? Then the victory is in his hands.
Makhmudov is big and obviously has power, but he also has plenty of vulnerabilities that Allen — with an intelligent and experienced corner behind him — can exploit.
Allen will need to dig in during those dangerous early exchanges. If he can drag Makhmudov into the middle rounds, his own power — proven with 19 knockouts — and improved conditioning from a full training camp could tilt the contest in his favour.
The “White Rhino” has always had the punch to turn a fight in an instant. Against Fisher, he showed he still carries the danger, and now, in Sheffield, he gets the chance to prove he can weather the fire and come out on top.
Tip 2: Dave Allen to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov in Rounds 7-9 at 7/1 with bet365
Allen’s best chance comes in the second half of the fight.
If he can withstand the inevitable early assault from Arslanbek Makhmudov — who does most of his damage inside the first three rounds — the contest could begin to swing his way.
Makhmudov has been stopped twice himself, with Agit Kabayel showing the blueprint in Riyadh last year: absorb the early pressure, invest in body shots, and take advantage once the gas tank starts to empty.
Allen has similar tools. He carries 19 knockouts on his record, and against Johnny Fisher last time out, he showed his ability to hurt and finish when the opportunity arises.
With improved conditioning and a full camp behind him, Allen will look to stay tight early, chip away at Makhmudov’s body, and then push on in rounds seven to nine. That’s where his chance comes — and if he lands clean in that period, a stoppage in his favour looks entirely possible.
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov Odds
| Selections | Latest Odds |
| Dave Allen | 21/20 |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | 20/21 |
| Draw | 20/1 |
*All odds best available on the market with UK betting sites, correct as of 12pm, Friday, October 10th.
Where to Watch Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov
If you're looking to watch the fight alongside getting involved with the boxing betting, then here's how you can see watch the clash at the Sheffield Arena.
TV Channel
The fight will not be shown on television but is available to stream online via DAZN.
Live Stream Information
The whole fight card will be streamed live on DAZN, available via a DAZN subscription.
