Arslanbek Makhmudov on what he can 'never say' about Guido Vianello rematch

Arslanbek Makhmudov is not counting on a knockout win against Guido Vianello this Saturday.

The two heavyweights fight in Montreal (live on ESPN+ in the US), nine years after they met in the amateurs.

Makhmudov won that clash with a fourth-round stoppage, and he is aiming to secure victory a second time.

However, the 35-year-old is not counting on bringing the fight to a close within the distance.

"I never can say that," Makhmudov told Sky Sports. "I always have one goal, to destroy him, anyone who comes against me. This is what I want to do, inshallah, and we will see.

"I don't know what he's going to do, but he fights more like a typical amateur fighter. He has very good footwork and a good jab, so we're going to do something to win."

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