Alimkhanuly made a statement about the fight with Canelo

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, IBF and WBO middleweight champion of the world, announced that he is preparing for a fight with absolute world super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez.

"I'm not just preparing for July 13. I'm preparing for Canelo!" - wrote "Kazakh Style" on his page in X.

On July 13, Alimkhanuly will have a bout with Andrei Mikhailovich. The fight will be held in Las Vegas, and at stake will be two championship belts belonging to Zhanibek.

Recall, his last fight Saul Alvarez held on May 4, winning a unanimous decision over his compatriot Jaime Munguia.