Dave Allen’s career resurgence has led him to an intriguing fight this weekend, as the “Doncaster De La Hoya” boxes Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. At the Utilita Arena, Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) aims ...

But his promoter, Eddie Hearn, wants him to return to the Sheffield Arena in 2026 after a tune-up fight in January to take on a big name. Allen wants to test himself against the best, and has named ...

It feels like Dave Allen has had several remarkable boxing careers in the 13 years that he has been a professional heavyweight. He has fought on the tiniest shows, in bad four and six-round fights in ...

Dave Allen’s late-career renaissance may be just one (big) step away from the sort of narrative climax that boxing traditionally does best. Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn made an appearance on the ...

Makhmudov is a towering Russian who has only lost to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello, and he threw a huge amount of punches ...

Dave Allen's recent resurgence has earned him a headline slot in Sheffield on October 11th. Taking on Arslanbek Makhmudov, a win for the 'White Rhino' will further project him amongst the biggest ...

Dave Allen is one of boxing’s genuine mavericks. Allen has been earning a living from the ring since turning professional and fighting in four-round obscurity back in 2012. There has never been a ...

Inside Dave Allen, he of the self-deprecation and tales of humility, regret and over hand right, lives a capable heavyweight. One of much greater boxing acumen than his lack of preparation invariably ...

Dave Allen vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov is on Saturday, October 11. The main broadcast begins at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. BST). A preliminary undercard will start at 11:30 a.m. ET (4:30 p.m. BST).