Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Michael Wallisch Prediction: Arslanbek Makhmudov to Win

Arslanbek Makhmudov, a rising heavyweight, will attempt to wrap off his 2022 campaign against seasoned veteran Michael Wallisch on Friday at the Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, Canada.

The 33-year-old, who now resides in Canada, had a successful 2022, during which the towering puncher increased the caliber of his opponents with victories over Mariusz Wach and, most recently, Carlos Takam.

Makhmudov, who is now 15-0(14), is seeking to "destroy" Michael Wallisch, whom he will face on Friday in Shawinigan, Canada. The aim, according to Makhmudov and his promoter Camille Estephan, is to go after the big names next year. Makhmudov fought Takam for the first time in ten rounds, and the puncher feels the experience improved his game, but he wants another stoppage win with Wallisch.

Wallisch, a 37-year-old German with lots of experience, may hang around for a few rounds. Wallisch has a record of 23-5(16), with all of his losses coming within the distance. He has faced Christian Hammer, Efe Ajagba, Tony Yoka, Joe Joyce, and Murat Gassiev.

Wallisch lost to these men, although he gave the most of them a good battle. Makhmudov is expected to win through stoppage in four rounds before he and his team ramp up their campaign for a championship chance next year.

There is no shortage of talented Russian boxers, and Makhmudov might become a household name among boxing aficionados.

The 33-year-old is 15-0, with 14 knockout victories, so it's difficult not to be pleased with the extremely short betting favorite.

His sole non-knockout victory came against Carlos Takam, who has fought some of the finest in the industry. He won 96-92, 97-91, 96-92 to seal the victory, which will serve him well in the future.

• Bout Won in Round 1-2 for 1.832
• Bout Will End in Round 2 for 3
• Michael Wallisch to win for 14.5