Boxing Live: Arslanbek Makhmudov feels he has a competitive advantage against Anthony Joshua.
He defeated two international opponents, Mihai Nistor and Mahammadrasul Majidov, as an amateur.
Makhmudov, in reality, knocked out Nistor, the Romanian who was the first to halt AJ.
“I’d like to fight with Joshua,” Makhmudov said, according to Sky Sports. “Of sure, it offers me an edge.
“It’s intriguing. It’s funny how he lost to two opponents, both of whom I defeated. We already have history. It’s going to be an exciting battle.”
Makhmudov is a heavyweight noted for his terrifying punching power and for engaging in sledgehammer body training on occasion.
“He hurt me, but it’s normal,” he said, disconcertingly laughing.
Makhmudov faces fellow undefeated heavyweight Raphael Akpejiori on a night headlined by Jared Anderson vs. Charles Martin in Toledo.
“My goal is to do my job,” stated Makhmudov. “A knockout is on the way if I do my job well.”
Makhmudov, who was born in Mozdok, Russia, and now lives in Canada, is attempting to force his way into world championship contention.
“All of my fights are a message to my opponents. It drives my desire to be the finest in the world. I believe it is normal for all athletes,” he remarked. “Every athlete aspires to be the greatest in the world. That is my goal: to be the finest and first in the world and to demonstrate that I am capable of doing so.
“My uncle took me to a boxing gym and told me I’d be like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. I recall his comments, and this remains my objective.”
He wants to fight for a championship “as soon as possible,” however he feels it won’t be against WBC champion Tyson Fury.
“No, I don’t think so because they have to fight [Oleksandr] Usyk. But, hey, if I get the chance, why not?” Makhmudov explained.
“They give me an opponent, I fight, that’s all.” My goal is to exterminate everyone. That’s all there is to it.”
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