This is a slight step up for Makhmudov who need’s to start progressing towards world level soon as he’s 32. He clearly has good power even for a heavyweight and can box decently. Erkan Teper is 39 and coming towards the end of his career. He’s a decent fringe level European fighter but hasn’t fought in over a year.

I think this fight will make Makhmudov look good and he’ll win by knockout within three rounds due to his power and comparative youth compared to Teper.