Arslanbek Makhmudov 263.2 vs. Carlos Takam 261.4
(WBC Silver, NABA and NABF heavyweight titles)
Venue: Casino Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Promoter: Eye of the Tiger Management and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing
TV: ESPN+
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Takam in shape as always, even if he is turning 42 in Dec. So many fights recently with the old boxer vs the young boxer. Makhmudov is very aggressive, very heavy handed, still not sure how good he really is.
Literally looks like something out of a damn comic book: Big ball of muscle vs Giant. I remember watching a UFC fight and the commentators mentioned this huge guy from one of the corners stood up and the commission might’ve been nervous about telling him to sit down. Said the guy looked like something out of a cartoon. Turns out iT was Makhmudov they were talking about, cornering one of the fighters.
He’s 33 now, pretty good age for a heavyweight and it’s time to see what he has.
I thought Makhmudov looked good in about every bout I’d seen him in until Wach. Wach stood outside and used the jab, and Makhmudov often rushed in throwing wild punches in response. Looked unpolished for a guy with his amateur experience. The guy does have serious power though. Takam will be an interesting test…
The Wach fight showed he definitely has some things to work on, but it was probably the first time he ever encountered resistance as a pro.
It would absolutely not happen anytime soon, but I’d like to see Makhmudov fight Ivan Dychko – two massive punching decorated amateur giants in their 30’s who need to step it up as pros.
Since when does Takam, as a Frenchman, is eligible to fight for the NABA and NABF belts?
Sanctioning fees are taken in any currency.
You know this is boxing right? Since when do pesky little things common sense and regional acurracy matter?