IBF middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly and challenger Andrei Mikhailovich each made weight right now for his or her headliner on ESPN+ this Friday, October 4th in Sydney, Australia.
Janibek is predicting a primary spherical knockout in opposition to the unbeaten #3 IBF Mikhailovich. The 2 had been supposed to satisfy final July, however Janibek needed to pull out after struggling extreme dehydration whereas making an attempt to make weight.
Weights:
Janibek Alimkhanuly 159.5 lbsAndrei Mikhailovich 160
Janibek (15-0, 10 KOs) will defend his IBF title in opposition to Mikhailovich (21-0, 13 KOs) at The Star in Sydney, Australia. The occasion begins at 5:00 a.m. ET/2:00 a.m. PT.
Mikhailovich Vows to “Kill” Janibek
“It’s onerous to get fights, however quickly the world will know who I’m, and I’m enthusiastic about that,” stated Andrei Mikhailovich in the course of the ultimate press convention. “I’ll win. There’s little question about it, and the King goes dwelling.
“I already really feel like a champion. I really feel nice about myself. I believe the massive factor is I stroll the road like I’m a champion already. I’m cool for no matter it’s. I anticipate to be right here. I anticipate to be combating champions. That is what I do. That is what I’m about. I’m excited to my job on Friday. I’m going to kill you.”
“Tomorrow goes to be a really onerous day for you. I’m going to indicate you what I’m going to do,” stated Janibek.
“I’m excited,” stated Mikhailovich. “Have you learnt what jetlag is? Have you learnt what water depletion is? Have you learnt what occurs to your cranium if you’re dehydrated? It’s like a layer of water that protects your mind out of your cranium. With out that and with out a good liver, these punches are going to harm.
“These liver punches are going to be actually sore. That temple goes to be thumping. Good luck, soldier.”
“I’m not used to that nonsense. I come from high stage fighters,” stated Egis Klimas, the supervisor for Janibek.