Heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov (17-0, 16 KOs) has a new foe for October 28 on the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou PPV undercard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Makhmudov’s original opponent Agron Smakici has had to withdraw from the fight for undisclosed reasons. The “Lion” will instead face 37-year-old former cruiserweight title challenger Junior Anthony Wright (20-4-1, 17 KOs).
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A trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seems to be very attractive, but when you read the fine prints ” and you will be facing Arslanbek Makhmudov in a ten round bout” rather you better go to Cuba for $500 bucks vacations and return home safe. Wise decision
I think the payment is much better in Saudi Arabia than Cuba.
Anthony…who? Time for Makhmudov to fight better opposition. What about the likes of Chisora, Bakole, Ajagba, Anderson, Parker; Sanchez, Yoka?
Most of that better opposition doesn’t want a part of Makhmudov
Jr may came ko him he’s got Geo left hook. Sleeper
Top Rank has quite a few young/prospect heavyweights. It’ll be really interesting to see when they start actually matching up the likes of Makhmudov, Anderson, Jalolov, Moore etc with one another.
Makhmudov vs Andy Ruiz could be exciting
It would but I don’t think Ruiz would take that fight, Burucho. Everyone is saying Ruiz is demanding to be overpaid to get back in the ring these days.
I believe Andy Ruiz will wind up bankrupt-He’s a really good fighter and has prob the fastest hands in the heavyweight division. However he’s incredibly indisciplined and is blowing money left and right. Plus he has a bunch of yes men around him. Lastly he stays inactive for long periods which dramatically limit his earnings. These monies he will never recapture. He should have taken the Wilder fight for what they were offering —sometimes you have to bet on yourself .
While I strongly expected Makhmudov to beat Agron, that was a far more interesting fight than what we’re gonna get. I feel a bit for Makhmudov in that he just can’t seem to get big fights. He may have to swing for Sanchez or Bakole or someone like that who also seems to get avoided like the plague. I’d love to see him against Anderson- that fight would have serious juice- but I’m sure their promoter doesn’t want to put two up-and-coming breadwinners against each other.