Camille Estephan, promoter for heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov, feels confident that his boxer can blast out any boxer in his weight class.
In his most recent fight, Makhmudov raised his record to 11-0, with all 11 wins by knockout.
He’s yet to go beyond the seventh round, with his ten other opponents getting laid out within three. He demolished veteran Pavel Sour in only 30 seconds last Saturday night in Mexico. His next fight is being targeted for the fall.
“I believe Arslanbek has the type of punch that is not just heavy but quite explosive. Truly the kind of punch that could put anyone to sleep,” Estephan told Sky Sports.
“Arslanbek will defend his NABF title at the end of September and we’re looking for the titles and all the roads that lead to the world titles, which is our ultimate goal.”
Estephan explains that he’s having a lot of trouble securing top level opponents.
With the top two heavyweights residing in the UK, the Canadian promoter is very interested in taking the big puncher overseas to further build his name.
“So much action in the UK at heavyweight that we are certainly open to fight there,” Estephan told Sky Sports.
“We think he’s ready. It’s a matter of making it through the ranks. Arslanbek is not the type of fighter who is likely to be invited by one of the champions. Currently we say he’s the most feared heavyweight in the world. We believe Arslanbek has a punch that could make Wembley Stadium tremble so we are more than sure most heavyweights already fear him.
“His quest for the titles will be quite a journey and once he gets to the top of the pride as champion we think he will be the ‘King of the Jungle’ for a long time.”