Heavyweight boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov suffered a severe eye injury during his match against Guido Vianello at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, leading to a TKO loss. The fight was stopped in the eighth round after Makhmudov's left eye became completely swollen shut due to multiple head strikes. He posted an image of his injury on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the fight and acknowledging his efforts. This defeat marks Makhmudov's second professional loss, with a record now standing at 19 wins and 2 losses. Vianello, who improved his record to 13-2-1, expressed confidence in his performance and readiness for higher-level competition. Concerns have been raised regarding the fight's continuation despite the severity of Makhmudov's injury, highlighting the risks associated with boxing.