Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov added to historic «Battle of the brave» card
Heavyweight contender Bakhodir Jalolov joins the star-studded lineup for ‘Battle of the Brave’ as Kazakhstan prepares for a historic night of boxing on Saturday, April 5, at Barys Arena in Astana.
Uzbekistan’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Jalolov (14-0 14 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line in a 10-rounder against an opponent to be named.
In the main event, Janibek Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs), the undefeated IBF & WBO middleweight world champion, will defend his titles on home soil for the first time in history against unbeaten challenger Anauel Ngamissengue (14-0, 9 KOs).
Jalolov said: “It has been a long wait, and I look forward to my professional return in Astana. The goal remains the same. I want to make a statement and continue climbing the rankings. This is an important step in my career, and I am training hard to give the fans a knockout.”
Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum said: “The addition of Jalolov to this makes this incredible event in Astana that much more special. Jalolov is a future heavyweight champion, and I expect him to give the fans a spectacular show.”
In the 10-round co-feature for the IBF Intercontinental and WBA Continental junior lightweight belts, Sultan Zaurbek (19-0, 13 KOs) will take on South African former world title challenger Azinga Fuzile (18-2, 12 KOs) in a pivotal showdown. Zaurbek, one of Kazakhstan’s brightest talents, is on the verge of a world title opportunity and looks to make a statement in front of the home crowd.
Kazakh world-ranked contender Batyrzhan Jukembayev (23-1, 17 KOs) will battle Kane Gardner (17-4, 7 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the WBA Continental junior welterweight belt.
Former world title challenger Otabek Kholmatov (12-1, 11 KOs) makes his long-awaited return against upset-minded Filipino Jason Canoy Manigos (30-12-2, 20 KOs) in an eight-rounder at featherweight.
Kazakh knockout artist Balaussa Muzdiman (6-0, 5 KOs) looks to continue her undefeated reign against American upstart Rosalinda Rodriguez (14-0, 3 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight tilt.
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