Dave Allen is set to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental Heavyweight title this Saturday against Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

The bout pits two seasoned heavyweights against each other with a prestigious regional belt from boxing’s oldest sanctioning body on the line.

Allen, 33, comes into the fight riding momentum from a major career win last May over Johnny Fisher. “The White Rhino” avenged his prior defeat to Fisher with an emphatic technical knockout victory, capturing the WBA Intercontinental crown and revitalizing his career in the process.

Across the ring will stand Makhmudov, 36, one of the most feared punchers in the division. The Russian powerhouse is coming off a devastating first-round knockout over previously unbeaten Ricardo Brown, a statement victory that helped him rebound from a tough loss to Guido Vianello in August 2024.

Both men know the stakes — a win could propel them closer to the upper tier of the heavyweight picture. With two heavy hitters sharing the ring, power will be the deciding factor in a matchup that promises fireworks from the opening bell.