Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Andrei Mikhailovich: Quotes and Predictions

Janibek Alimkhanuly (15-0, 10 KOs) and Andrei Mikhailovich (21-0, 13 KOs) will finally face off on Friday.

The two middleweights make headlines a No-limit boxing promotions Show at The Star in Sydney, Australia. Boxing fans across the United States can watch the action live on ESPN+. Those in Australia can do this with Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. Sky will broadcast the action for those in New Zealand. Those in the UK can watch on Sky Sports+.

Alimchanuly and Mikhailovich were originally scheduled to compete on July 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, severe dehydration occurred Alimkhanuly have to withdraw from it Battle. The fight was eventually postponed until October 4th. Alimkhanuly is the IBF and WBO middleweight world champion. However, only the IBF title is at stake WBO refused to authorize the fight.

Before their clash, both fighters spoke at a press conference. Below you will find some of their statements.

Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Andrei Mikhailovich press conference quotes

Janibek Alimkhanuly

“day after tomorrow it will be a very hard one day for you,” said Alimkhanuly in Kazakh, which was then translated into Russian, after which his manager Egis Klimas translated into English. “So I’ll show you…”

“What happened? [in Las Vegas] had happened, but on Friday night he [Mikhailovich] Maybe I’ll look for the fifth corner in the ring, so I’ll show him…”

Andrei Mikhailovich

“Welcome everyone to the Andrei Mikhailovich Show.” said Mikhailovich. “Feels good to be in Sydney, man. The whole Vegas debacle was fucking bullshit. We all know that. It was a bummer, it was a bummer. It was unprofessional and no one appreciated it. Not top rank recognize unless they did recognize Then they would have made a decent price offer. I don’t know. I’m happy, man. I trained Good. I feel good, I look good. I am Happy being here, you know. It’s in Australia, it’s in my back yard. This feels fantastic. At the Star Casino. Mea [Motu]’S on my undercard, so I’m happy, man. I’m ready to get started and Friday evening is the day. The king is crowned, as they say.

Fight prediction

Alimkhanuly is likely to be a step too far for his challenger from New Zealand. The Kazakh does several things better than his opponent and it’s hard to imagine him losing to a fighter like Mikhailovich. Expect a stoppage win for Alimkhanuly somewhere in the middle rounds.

Full press conference

For the entire press conference click here or on the play button below. Video courtesy of Top Rank.