Janibek Alimkhanuly made weight for the IBF’s secondary 10-lb weight examine at the moment and is able to defend his IBF middleweight title in opposition to Andrei Mikhailovich tonight, October 4, at The Star in Sydney, Australia. In a photograph of Janibek on social media, he skinny for the 10-lb rehydration restrict examine.
Janibek (15-0, 10 KOs) regarded quite a bit larger and older than Mikhailovich throughout their face-off on the weigh-in and the ultimate press convention. They’re imagined to be the identical top at 6’0″, however that’s not correct.
Mikhailovich seems to be round 5’10” and never as sturdy. He’s not a knockout puncher like Janibek, so he’s going to should discover a totally different approach to win tonight.
The Janibek-Mikhailovich occasion shall be proven reside on ESPN+ within the U.S. starting at 5:00 a.m. ET/2:00 a.m. PT.
“Once you beat the canine, you change into the canine. I all the time knew I used to be going to combat for the world title, no matter what individuals stated. To combat Janibek is superior,” stated Mikhailovich to Fighthype. “It’s an actual honor to me and an actual privilege. I believe he’s an important fighter.
“To share the ring with him is incredible. I’m actually proud and actually glad. Janibek is critical enterprise. He’s as critical as hell. He’s from the Japanese Bloc. They’re robust, exhausting individuals. I’m from the Japanese Bloc too, however I even have the Kiwi swagger to me. That’s the one distinction.
“I’m nonetheless from the identical fabric as he’s, however don’t get it twisted with all of the playfulness and silliness. For those who take your self so critical, it’s boring. Folks wish to have enjoyable. I wish to have enjoyable. I don’t drink, and I don’t gamble. I’ve enjoyable winding individuals up.
“Plus, it’s all a giant play. In 72 hours’ time or every week’s time, there shall be one other large factor. Folks will neglect about me and about Janibek till I combat once more. It’s a continuing cycle. It’s important to take pleasure in it when you’re doing it.
“I imagine he’s humble. For those who hearken to what I say, I haven’t stated one unhealthy phrase about him. I’m simply right here to have enjoyable,” stated Mihailovich.
We’re prepared 😤 pic.twitter.com/3Ye7caa2N9
— Janibek Alimkhanuly (@qazaqstyle) October 4, 2024
