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I have been hit by Fury and Joshua, knocked out by Usyk, but British veteran hit me harder than anyone
Dave Allen faces one of the biggest challenges of his career on October 11 when he welcomes Arslanbek Makhmudov to Sheffield in what could be a brutal heavyweight encounter.
Makhmudov will arrive in Britain with a fearsome reputation as one of boxing’s most dangerous punchers, but he is also fighting to elevate his standing in the division's following two recent setbacks against Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello.
Out of Makhmudov’s 20 wins, 19 have ended early, and 13 have come in the opening session. His power is his greatest weapon, but Allen has also faced several big hitters before this contest.
Inside the ring competing and in sparring, Allen has faced the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua , and he was also knocked unconscious when he sparred with Oleksandr Usyk .
Analysing all the heavyweights he has shared fights and training time with, Allen credits Derek Chisora as being the biggest puncher he has ever come across.
"Chisora's right hook was one of the most disgusting things I've ever felt in my life,” said Allen when speaking on his YouTube channel .
"His jab was non-existent, I can't remember the left hook, but the right hook was just woah. After two rounds he was spent, I don't think he was fit [at the time], but the first two rounds, incredible.
"He didn't hurt me, my legs were never gone, it was just a real ouch moment, and it worried me. I couldn't wait for the rounds to end. Those first two rounds with Chisora may have been the two hardest rounds I've ever done."
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