Standing at 6'6" and weighing 265 lbs, with devastating punching power to match, Arslanbek Makhmudov is determined to take over boxing’s heavyweight division. From the moment he first put on boxing gloves at the age of nine, he quickly became a fighter to be feared. A true force in the amateur ranks, where he amassed more than 200 bouts, Makhmudov also dominated the World Series of Boxing (WSB), remaining undefeated throughout his run. His spectacular WSB performances were already making waves online before he launched his professional career with Eye of the Tiger.
Challenged British legend Tyson Fury over 12 rounds in a bout held before tens of thousands of spectators in London and millions of viewers on Netflix.
Upset British contender Dave Allen in Sheffield to become WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion.
Won by knockout within seconds in a bout presented by Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia against former world-title contender Junior Anthony Wright.
Fearless and merciless, Arslanbek has made it clear that he intends to eliminate every fighter standing in his way. In 2017, he made an explosive Canadian debut, demolishing Jaime Barajas in just 24 seconds at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. He would repeat that feat throughout his early career, earning most of his victories within minutes—and sometimes seconds. In 2019, he became the first fighter to stop veteran Avery Gibson. Later that year, he captured the WBC Continental Americas title against Jonathan Rice and the NABF title against Julian Fernandez. In 2021, he added the NABA title to his collection by destroying Pavel Sour in the opening round. Then, in 2022, former world-title contender Carlos Takam faced the power of “The Lion.” After dropping Takam twice, Makhmudov earned a unanimous-decision victory to claim the WBC Silver title.
In 2023, “The Lion” continued his rise on the global stage. In July, he handed Raphael Akpejiori the first loss of his career in a fight broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In October, he stopped former world-title contender Junior Anthony Wright in the opening round during the mega-event The Battle of the Baddest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite difficult matchups against elite opponents such as Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello, Makhmudov showed remarkable courage by continuing to compete through significant injuries. He has also gone toe-to-toe with Tyson Fury, one of the most popular boxers in the world. Determined to come back stronger, he enters the next chapter of his career with a clear goal: to remain among the world’s best heavyweights.