Janibek Alimkhanuly made weight for the IBF’s secondary 10-lb weight check today and is able to defend his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich tonight, October 4, at The Star in Sydney, Australia. In a photograph of Janibek on social media, he thin for the 10-lb rehydration limit check.
Janibek (15-0, 10 KOs) looked lots larger and older than Mikhailovich during their face-off on the weigh-in and the ultimate press conference. They’re alleged to be the identical height at 6’0″, but that’s not accurate.
Mikhailovich appears to be around 5’10” and never as sturdy. He’s not a knockout puncher like Janibek, so he’s going to have to search out a distinct technique to win tonight.
The Janibek-Mikhailovich event can be shown continue to exist ESPN+ within the U.S. starting at 5:00 a.m. ET/2:00 a.m. PT.
“While you beat the dog, you change into the dog. I all the time knew I used to be going to fight for the world title, regardless of what people said. To fight Janibek is awesome,” said Mikhailovich to Fighthype. “It’s an actual honor to me and an actual privilege. I feel he’s an ideal fighter.
“To share the ring with him is incredible. I’m really proud and really completely happy. Janibek is serious business. He’s as serious as hell. He’s from the Eastern Bloc. They’re tough, hard people. I’m from the Eastern Bloc too, but I even have the Kiwi swagger to me. That’s the one difference.
“I’m still from the identical cloth as he’s, but don’t get it twisted with all of the playfulness and silliness. Should you take yourself so serious, it’s boring. People wish to rejoice. I need to rejoice. I don’t drink, and I don’t gamble. I even have fun winding people up.
“Plus, it’s all an enormous play. In 72 hours’ time or per week’s time, there can be one other big thing. People will ignore me and about Janibek until I fight again. It’s a continuing cycle. You’ve to enjoy it when you’re doing it.
“I imagine he’s humble. Should you hearken to what I say, I haven’t said one bad word about him. I’m just here to rejoice,” said Mihailovich.
We’re ready 😤 pic.twitter.com/3Ye7caa2N9
— Janibek Alimkhanuly (@qazaqstyle) October 4, 2024
