Elite World Boxing Welcomes Newcomer Zanibek Alimhanuly
Revamped Report
Meet the unconquered heavyweight, Janibek Alimkhanuly - the star of Kazakhstan's boxing scene who just stormed into the world's top 20 strongest fighters, according to the latest rundown by sports journalist Stephen Edwards, as reported by Liter.kz and Sports.kz.
The merit list, published by Boxingscene.com, has Alimkhanuly snatching the 20th spot in the prestigious pound-for-pound category, an honor he's earned after ruling the middleweight division as the WBO and IBF champion, staying undefeated with an impressive record of 17 wins, 12 by KO.
Leading the pack is the American terse Terence Crawford, followed by Ukrainian Alexander Usyk, Japanese Naoya Inoue, and two Russians - Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Mexican powerhouse Saul "Canelo" Alvarez only makes the eighth spot on the list.
Nicknamed "Kazakh Style," Alimkhanuly has become a household name for his signature blend of calculated coldness and raw aggression that leaves opponents quaking. Before he took the professional ring by storm, he was the world champion among amateurs, representing Kazakhstan at the Olympics, and subduing seasoned opponents with ease.
Keeping it burning, Alimkhanuly is gearing up for more battles, and fans are foaming at the mouth in anticipation. He's got a golden shot at catapulting himself to the top five and carving his name in boxing history.
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Now, let's dive deeper into his career highlights. Janibek Alimkhanuly has shown his might as the WBO world middleweight champion, demonstrating his prowess in the division [2]. The latest fight at the Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, saw Alimkhanuly knocking out Anauel Ngamissengue, a testament to his notorious boxing style [3][5]. To date, he's amassed an impressive knockout record throughout his career [3][4].
As the middleweight champion, Alimkhanuly is eyeing more challenging opponents in future title defenses or unifying his title by going toe-to-toe with other reigning champions in the same weight class. So, keep a keen eye on boxing news as the uncertain future of the middleweight title picture unfolds.
- In the heart of the Kazakhstan boxing scene, middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, the local star who recently entered the world's top 20 strongest fighters, is prepared for more battles to strengthen his position.
- Alimkhanuly's true debut in the pound-for-pound category came after his reign as both the WBO and IBF middleweight champion, a title he solidly defended with an unbeaten record of 17 wins, 12 by KO.
- Despite being ranked 20th in the prestigious pound-for-pound list, Janibek Alimkhanuly, known as "Kazakh Style," has shown his determination to climb higher, aiming to break into the top five and secure a place in boxing history.
