Allen vs Makhmudov R3
He lost the first two rounds, maybe three, but Allen is growing into this.
The White Rhino is tucking up and trying to counter Makhmudov.
Allen needs to be more assertive, though. The fight is currently in the rhythm that suits the Canadian-based Russian.
There is clear tactic here from Allen. Survive the early onslaught and grind Makhmudov down.
But he can he survive these constant huge right hands when they get through to the chin.
Allen vs Makhmudov R2
Clever from Makhmudov. The second that bell goes he comes forward with his huge right hand.
This power is quite something and it has Allen on the defence from the first second.
The Doncaster-born hero has got a good chin but Makhmudov is looking dangerous. The question is can he maintain it?
Allen is trying to use his left hand to land some body shots… but oooh that is a low blow from him and he gets a telling off from the referee.
Makhmudov again, massive punch to the head, one after the other.
But Allen might just have an answer. He fires back with some body shots that do some damage.
Allen vs Makhmudov R1
Makhmudov comes out swinging and Allen is against the ropes in 15 seconds.
But Allen lands a counter punch and it rocks the big Russian.
Makhmudov gets his big right hand in action straight away. A good uppercut and these shots look heavy.
Yet Allen is absorbing well and hits back with a decent body shot.
Makhmudov has power but no footwork. But it is a good start from him as expected.
Allen vs Makhmudov
Dave Allen looks calm and composed.
He lifts his arms to cheers from the crowd as his name is announced.
Let’s go!
Here comes Allen
Goosebumps! Allen makes his way to the ring.
Not a man in the arena not on his side tonight.
“My Way” blares out through the speakers.
There has been huge ups and huge downs in Allen’s career, which way will this one go tonight?
Lion into the Lion’s den
Here comes the colossal Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Huge boos from the Sheffield crowd.
He has rushed into the ring with the quickest walk-on I have seen for some time.
Makhmudov is out to finish this in record quick time.