At the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, middleweight boxers Zhanibek Alimkhanuly and Andrei Mikhailovich will compete for the IBF and WBO World Middleweight Titles. Both fighters enter the ring undefeated, adding high stakes to their match-up.
Zhanibeko Alimkhanuly turned professional in 2016 and has maintained a perfect record with significant victories from his KO win against Steven Butler to a recent technical knockout over Vincenzo Gualtieri. Mikhailovich began his professional career two years later and mirrors Alimkhanuly's unbeaten run; his latest match saw him securing a technical knockout against Les Sherrington. Given their respective streaks and tough opposition faced recently, this fight could easily be their toughest yet.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly faces Andrei Mikhailovich for the IBF and WBO World Middleweight Titles.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly turned pro in 2016 and holds an undefeated record of 15 wins, with 10 by knockout. He last defeated Vincenzo Gualtieri via TKO, whose record was less imposing than his current opponent's. Given Mikhailovich's similarly spotless record but higher knockout percentage, Alimkhanuly's experience against strong opponents could prove crucial.
Andrei Mikhailovich also boasts an unblemished record of 21 wins and 13 knockouts since turning professional in 2018. His recent victory over Les Sherrington, who was significantly more experienced but less successful in recent years, demonstrates Mikhailovich's dominance. Facing Alimkhanuly, who has a comparable reach and a successful track record, will likely present a greater challenge than his previous bouts.
Raymond Muratalla faces Tevin Farmer in a lightweight bout.
Muratalla, unbeaten with a 20-0 record and 80% KO rate, turned pro in 2016 and holds the WBO Global Light title. His last win was against Xolisani Ndongeni by unanimous decision. Given Ndongeni's experience and Fighting in his natural weight class, Raymond seems well-prepared to take on Farmer, who has less knockout power.
Farmer has a 33-5-1 record and pivoted towards a pro career in 2011. Despite competing primarily in super featherweight, his last KO came against Alan Isaias Luques Castillo. With lesser knockout prowess compared to Muratalla's previous opponents, Farmer might find this matchup particularly challenging moving up in weight division.
Ruben Villa faces Sulaiman Segawa in a non-title featherweight class bout.
Ruben Villa, pro since 2016, boasts a record of 22 wins with only 1 loss. His recent unanimous decision win over Cristian Cruz Chacon shows his proficiency against experienced fighters, considering Chacon's substantial knockout power and similar fight count. Villa's consistency and strategic fighting style set him up favorably against Segawa.
Sulaiman Segawa, active since 2013, has a mixed record of 16 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. He lost to Mirco Cuello by unanimous decision in his last match, facing an undefeated fighter with high knockout rates which differs from Villa’s less aggressive style. Segawa’s experience with diverse opponents might offer him strategic insights, yet Villa’s consistent performance could be challenging.
Both athletes share a southpaw stance enhancing the tactical intrigue of this matchup.
Charlie Sheehy will face Ricardo Quiroz in a light weight class boxing match with no belts on the line.
Charlie Sheehy turned professional in 2021 and maintains a perfect record of 9 wins, with 5 by knockout. In his last fight, he secured a unanimous decision against Abdel Sauceda, who had a record of 12 wins and 4 losses at the time. Given Sheehy's consistent win streak and ability to decisively handle opponents with strong records, he stands as a formidable contender against Quiroz.
Ricardo Quiroz, a pro since 2017, holds a record of 13 wins, 4 losses, with 7 knockouts. He faced a recent setback with a unanimous decision loss to Giovanni Cabrera, whose stats stand well above those of Quiroz’s previous opponents. Facing Sheehy might prove challenging due to Sheehy's undefeated streak and significant knockout power compared to Quiroz's recent performance dips against top-level fighters.
Art Barrera Jr. will face Javier Mayoral in a super-light non-title bout.
Art Barrera Jr., an emerging talent with an undefeated record of 5 wins, including 4 KOs, turned professional in 2023 and has shown powerful potential within a year. His recent victory over Levy Josue Garcia Benitez, who had more fights but fewer KOs, exhibits Barrera’s capability to handle fighters with slightly more ring experience and comparable strength. Given his past performances against fighters like Keven Soto and Michael Portales, Barrera's aggressive style might prove challenging for Mayoral.
Javier Mayoral, possessing a mixed record of 6 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw with only one KO win since his pro debut in 2018, experienced recent setbacks against notable undefeated newcomers. His defeat to Thanjhae Teasley underlines struggles against crisp and emerging boxers, highlighting a seeming difficulty managing fresher talents with vigorous fighting styles. Previous bouts like these might suggest Mayoral could find Barrera's vigour and power particularly taxing to counter in the upcoming match.
Albert Gonzalez faces Conrado S. Martinez in a non-title featherweight clash.
Albert Gonzalez turned pro in 2021 and has an undefeated record of 8-0, with half of his wins by knockout. He recently defeated Joel Alberto Mora, who had a more experienced but less stellar record. Given Gonzalez's track record and his ability to knock out opponents similar in stats to Martinez, he appears to be the sharper puncher in this matchup.
Conrado S. Martinez also started his career in 2021 and boasts a solid record of 9-1, though without any knockouts. His most recent win was against Takamu Hosooka, an opponent with fewer wins and three losses. Considering Martinez won by decision against weaker foes compared to Gonzalez's knockout prowess, Martinez might find it challenging to control the fight against a harder-hitting opponent like Gonzalez.
Israel Mercado takes on Dondrell Haynes in a non-title light division showdown.
Israel Mercado turned professional in 2016 and holds a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 70% KOs. His recent unanimous decision win over Wesley Rivers, who has fewer wins and lower KO rate, shows his dominance in the ring. Comparing Wesley's stats suggests Mercado should maintain his performance strength against Haynes.
Dondrell Haynes, showing an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss with an 87.5% KO rate since his professional start in 2017, defeated Kieren Dewayne McGowan by majority decision recently. McGowan's less aggressive style and twofold lower KO rate as compared to Haynes imply that Haynes could leverage his power but will need strategic prowess against the more seasoned Mercado.
Javier Zamarron faces Michael Bracamontes in a super featherweight bout.
Zamarron, undefeated with an 8-0 record and a 50% KO rate, turned pro in 2022. He outperformed Donnie Reeves in May 2024, who held a nearly balanced record of 9 wins and 9 losses. Considering Zamarron's consistent wins against opponents like Reeves, he appears skilled enough to challenge Bracamontes' abilities effectively.
Bracamontes, with a record of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (55.56% KO rate), also began his professional career in 2022. In March 2024, he secured a knockout win against John Mark Alimane whose performance was patchy at best (8-7-1). This win hints that Bracamontes can hold his ground against Zamarron but must watch out for any unanticipated challenges given his slightly lesser experience in maintaining an unbeaten streak compared to Zamarron.
You can watch Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs Andrei Mikhailovich via ESPN+.
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