Alimkhanuly, known as the 'Most Avoided Champion', boasts an impressive record of 16 wins with 11 knockouts and no losses. The Kazakh fighter last stepped into the ring in Sydney last year, where he secured a stoppage win over Andrei Mikhailovich in the ninth round.
For Ngamissengue, this fight represents a significant challenge. The French boxer, with a record of 14 wins (9 by knockout) and no losses, will face his first twelve-round bout against a formidable opponent.
Many fighters turned down the opportunity to face Alimkhanuly, but Ngamissengue stepped up to the plate. Alimkhanuly acknowledged his opponent's courage, stating:
"'Kazakh Style' is finally coming home. April 5 will be a memorable night as I defend my WBO and IBF world titles against a top opponent. Many fighters turned down this opportunity, so I credit Anauel for accepting the challenge. My goal is to become the undisputed champion, and Anauel in my way. The fans in Kazakhstan and everyone watching worldwide will see something special."
The event is co-promoted by Top Rank and Nomad Promotions. Bob Arum, the legendary promoter from Top Rank, expressed his confidence in Alimkhanuly's abilities:
"Janibek is a supreme talent and the very best middleweight in the world. He has tremendous support in Kazakhstan, and we are pleased that he'll have the opportunity to defend his world titles in front of his adoring home fans. Anauel is a tough opponent, but Janibek is in a class of his own."
Alimkhanuly's ultimate goal is to become the undisputed champion in the middleweight division. To achieve this, he'll need to unify his titles with those held by Erislandy Lara (WBA) and the winner of the upcoming WBC title defense between Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz.
The April 5 showdown promises to be an exciting night of boxing, with Alimkhanuly looking to put on a show for his home crowd and Ngamissengue aiming to upset the odds in his first world title fight.