Alimkhanuly Faces Mikhailovich for IBF Title

Kazakhstan's IBF middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly is set to defend his title against New Zealand's unbeaten challenger Andrei Mikhailovich on October 4 in Sydney, Australia. The fight follows a previous cancellation in July when Alimkhanuly was hospitalized due to dehydration before their scheduled weigh-in. This time, only Alimkhanuly's IBF title will be on the line, as the WBO belt will not be contested, meaning the bout is a non-title affair for Mikhailovich. Both fighters expressed their determination, with Alimkhanuly predicting a quick knockout victory and Mikhailovich aiming to make history as a champion. The matchup is anticipated to attract significant viewership, with streaming options available in both the U.S. and Australia. The stakes are high for Alimkhanuly, as a loss would mean relinquishing his IBF title while keeping the WBO belt vacant.