Arslanbek Makhmudov expects his victory over Dave Allen to place him in competition for a 2026 struggle with Anthony Joshua.
Joshua’s group is planning for AJ to field as soon as, presumably twice, earlier than a struggle with one of many huge names within the division subsequent summer time.
Makhmudov put in a dominant, unanimous-decision win over Allen in Sheffield on the weekend.
With no opponent but set for Joshua’s comeback struggle, Makhmudov believes he could possibly be within the reckoning.
Camille Estephan, Makhmudov’s promoter, desires Joshua for him subsequent.
“Definitely I think it would be a great fight,” Estephan instructed Sky Sports activities.
“Arslanbek has shown against Allen that he has more than just nuclear power. The question remains though, can AJ handle Makhmudov’s power? I think a huge number of fans would like to find out.”
A heavy-handed puncher, Makhmudov has fought at a excessive degree, shedding to Agit Kabayel, now the WBC Interim titlist, and Olympian Guido Vianello.
Makhmudov referred to as out the previous world champion after beating Allen. “Anthony Joshua, where are you? I’m coming for you.
“I’ve already spoken with him and he gave me his phrase that he’ll struggle me subsequent 12 months. I am prepared.”
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Eddie Hearn instructed Sky Sports activities Information’ John Dennen that he’s ‘hopeful’ a struggle between Anthony Josua and Tyson Fury is feasible
AJ eager to get energetic
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn instructed Sky Sports activities: “If [AJ] fights this year, that will be a pure run out. It won’t be a top 15 guy,” the promoter continued. “He’s either going to have those two fights before Tyson Fury, if that can get made, or he’s going to have the one fight in February.
“We have not actually determined but however he is eager to get energetic.”
