Heavyweight boxing takes center stage in Montreal, Canada on Friday, September 16, when CARLOS TAKAM (Henderson, NV, 39-6-1 28KO’s) challenges the six-time NABF heavyweight champion for defense , undefeated ARSLANBEK “LION” MAKHMUDOV (Montreal, Canada by Russian way, 14-0 14KO’s) at the Montreal Casino (Casino de Montréal) for the NABF and NABA NABA heavyweight vacancies.
Takam entered the 10-round main event in search of his 40th career win as he returned to Montreal for the second time of his career. In 2014, Takam played the undefeated WBC Silver Heavyweight Champion, Mike Perez (later 20-0 12KO) in a controversial majority draw, with a referee for Takam to fight. Takam’s resume speaks for itself, and includes former unified heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, world-ranked 15th-ranked Dereck Chisora (WBC), #2 (WBO), #3 (WBC), #6 (IBF) and #11 (WBA) worlds judge Joseph Parker, former world champion Alexander Povetkin and former world title challengers, Tony Thompson, Michael Grant and Frans Botha . Most recently in July 2021, Takam traveled to the UK to face his hometown team, former Olympic athlete, and current #1 (WBO), #2 (WBC), # 5 (IBF), #8 (The Ring) world, Joe Joyce (12-0 12KO). Takam gave Joyce everything he could handle before the 6th round was extremely controversial. In injury time, Takam won on all three judges’ scorecards. Takam is a former world championship contender, IBF Inter-Continental, WBC Silver and WBF World Champion who is set to take on heavyweight Makhmudov, hoping to prove he has enough strength left in the car. increase to position themselves for a heavier world. Champion challenge.
Takam has this to say about the war: “I am very excited about the opportunity to fight in Montreal again. Canada is a great place to visit, and the fans know their boxing. I’m healthy, in perfect shape and ready to give fans all over the world what they ask for. It’s time to get back into action and achieve my goals. “
Makhmudov stands at a staggering 6’5″, usually north of 260 lbs., never getting past the 7th round, knocking out all those who tried to challenge him. Makhmudov will defend the NABF title for the seventh time in a row. Makhmudov, the most recent winner against Mariusz Wach by KO in the 6th round, tries to level up again by adding a name with the merits and experience of Carlos Takam to his resume.
“Carlos is a true veteran and is always ready to push himself to fight at his best,” said Star Boxing CEO, JOE DEGUARDIA. “Whether world champion like Anthony Joshua gets eight days notice, top contenders like Joe Joyce in Joyce’s backyard in the UK, or now, a prospect is flourishing in Makhmudov, Takam always looking for the biggest matches and delivering exciting performances for the fans. . We expect the same to come on September 16.”
Makhmudov-Takam was promoted by Eye of the Tiger Management and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
