Kazakhstan's President Celebrates Janibek Alimkhanuly for Successfully Retaining IBF and WBO Boxing Titles
ASTANA,KAZAKHSTAN - The Kazakhstan boxing community is buzzing following the triumph of Janibek Alimkhanuly, who secured a knockout win over France's Anauel Ngamissengue to defend his IBF and WBO unified middleweight titles. This historic victory unfolded on April 5 in Astana, all while displaying an unwavering display of fortitude and skill that resonated deeply within the nation.
In a heartfelt post-fight statement, Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) expressed his gratitude to his supporters and the citizens of Kazakhstan, stating, "It was a great responsibility as the fight took place on my native land, in Astana. We wanted to give the audience an exciting fight, and now you have witnessed this event. Once again, I thank everyone."
The 32-year-old powerhouse, standing at 6 feet tall, triumphed over Ngamissengue (14-1, 9 KOs) in the fifth round, marking his 17th career win in professional boxing. Fueled by national pride, Alimkhanuly's victory was met with a dignified ovation from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the entire nation, as they collectively rejoiced in the athlete's historic achievement.
Alimkhanuly's manager, Berik Sultan, reinforced the significance of this event, "This is a historic moment. Not only did we defend two championship titles, but Alimkhanuly has made his mark in Kazakhstan's boxing community, becoming the first unified middleweight champion. Our ambition now lies in claiming all four belts."
In addition to Alimkhanuly's victory, other Kazakhstan boxers such as Batyr Dzhukembayev, Balausa Muzdiman, Torehan Sabyrkhan, Makhmud Sabyrkhan, and Alisher Abdulalim seized victories on the night, further bolstering the country's growing boxing prowess.
Janibek Alimkhanuly's journey in the boxing world continues to be marked by his unstoppable pursuits, both in history-making feats and uniting the four major middleweight title belts, all while inspiring the nation with each triumphant act. His ongoing achievements serve as a testament to the Kazakh boxing community's unwavering spirit and commitment to excellence.
Janibek Alimkhanuly, hailing from Kazakhstan, triumphed over Ngamissengue in the fifth round, adding a historic 17th career win to his professional boxing record. This victory, taking place in his native Astana, was met with a dignified ovation from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the nation, celebrating Alimkhanuly's unified middleweight championship. His manager, Berik Sultan, acknowledged the significance of this achievement, stating they now aim to claim all four major middleweight title belts.
