JANIBEK Alimkhanuly travels to Sydney, Australia, on Friday to defend his IBF middleweight title in opposition to little-known challenger Andrei Mikhailovich. Alimkhanuly’s WBO belt won’t be on the road.
Curiously, the IBF operates a 10-pound rehydration clause, so Alimkhanuly will hope the burden points that hindered the primary try of this battle don’t return. Arriving in Australia comparatively late for the project, there are hazard indicators for the Kazakhstan fighter.
The champion is 15-0 (10 KOs) as a professional and has delivered some spectacular finishes. Presently, the middleweight division lacks any huge rivals with whom he can throw down.
Originating from Russia, Mikhailovich is now very a lot a New Zealander. After the unique date was postponed, resulting from Alimkhanuly struggling the in poor health results of a dramatic fight-week weight reduce, Andrei got here throughout as a fascinating character talking on the ESPN broadcast. Whether or not the 21-0 (13 KOs) challenger can truly battle is what issues on Friday evening.
The 26-year-old has not fought wherever close to world stage, however no less than promoters No Restrict Boxing have secured “house” benefit for his or her man after outbidding Prime Rank to host the reschedule.
In April 2023, Mikhailovich had a slugfest with 16-0 Edisson Saltarin that noticed him down closely within the first spherical earlier than knocking out Saltarin within the fifth. That doesn’t bode nicely for dealing with an influence puncher like ‘Qazaq Model’.
Alimkhanuly throws sharp hooks, with energy and accuracy. Mikhailovich is match and powerful however his head presents an inviting goal. Janibek ought to exploit these defensive shortcomings inside the first half of the competition. After which, potential unifications or a transfer up in weight?
Boxing Information Betting Ideas
Janibek Alimkhanuly by KO/TKO in Rounds 1-6 @ 13/10 (+130)
Janibek Aimkhanuly by KO/TKO in Rounds 1-4 @ 13/5 (+260)
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