Janibek Alimkhanuly Claims IBF Middleweight Title in Impressive Victory
In a highly anticipated showdown in Rosenberg, Texas, Janibek Alimkhanuly proved once again why he is considered unstoppable in the middleweight division. The Kazakh boxer added the IBF middleweight title to his already impressive collection of belts as he defeated Vincenzo Gualtieri in the sixth round.
Alimkhanuly, who recently became the full WBO champion, displayed his dominance throughout the fight. Gualtieri, hailing from Germany, had never fought outside his home country before and was clearly outmatched against the Kazakh powerhouse. Although Gualtieri landed the first significant punch of the contest with a right hand in the first round, Alimkhanuly quickly took control.
A jab from Alimkhanuly in the second round seemed to limit Gualtieri’s ambitions, and from that point on, the outcome of the fight appeared inevitable. Alimkhanuly effortlessly upped the gears whenever he pleased, and in the fifth round, a powerful double jab sent Gualtieri stumbling, bringing an end closer. It was in the sixth round when Alimkhanuly seized the opportunity to finish the fight. A devastating uppercut hurt Gualtieri, and sensing victory, Alimkhanuly unleashed a barrage of power punches that forced the referee to step in and stop the contest.
With this victory, Janibek Alimkhanuly now holds both the IBF and WBO middleweight titles. His boxing prowess has been on full display in his recent fights, having successfully defended his WBO crown against Denzel Bentley and scoring a two-round knockout victory over Steven Butler. Alimkhanuly’s relentless pursuit for excellence and dominance in the ring has made him one of the most exciting prospects in the middleweight division.
In other bouts of the night, Keyshawn Davis defended his WBC USA and WBO Intercontinental lightweight belts against Nahir Albright, securing a hard-fought majority decision. Duke Ragan also faced a challenging moment when he was knocked down in the fifth round of his featherweight clash with Jose Perez. However, Ragan managed to survive and ultimately claimed victory via a split decision.
Guido Vianello returned to winning ways in the heavyweight division with an eight-round points win against Curtis Harper. Humberto Galindo and Oscar Bravo fought to a draw in their lightweight bout, while Kelvin Davis emerged victorious in a super lightweight contest against Narciso Carmona.
The undercard fights provided their fair share of excitement as well. Alan Garcia showcased his skills with a dominant performance, winning all six rounds against Nelson Hampton in the lightweight division. Richard Torrez Jr, a highly promising heavyweight prospect, impressed with a second-round stoppage victory over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon. Giovanni Marquez also made a statement in the super lightweight division, with a fifth-round knockout win against Donte Strayhorn. Jakhongir Zokirov, in his professional debut, displayed his power by stopping Guillermo Del Rio in the fourth round of their heavyweight clash.
Janibek Alimkhanuly’s victory in claiming the IBF middleweight title further solidifies his place as a rising star in the boxing world. With an unbeaten record of 15-0 and 10 knockouts to his name, he continues to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with. As Alimkhanuly’s career progresses, the boxing community eagerly awaits his next challenge and how far he can push the boundaries of his already exceptional skills.
