Live on ESPN+ in the USA, the Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue fight begins at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT on Saturday, April 5, with the main event starting around 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT.
Fight Overview
Janibek Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs) is back on home turf to defend his IBF and WBO middleweight titles against a guy most fans have never heard of: Anauel Ngamissengue (14-0, 9 KOs). This fight’s going down in Astana, Kazakhstan, a little homecoming for Janibek. He’s 31 now, living in Oxnard, California, but Kazakhstan’s always gonna be his home.
But here’s the deal: Boxing fans are scratching their heads about Ngamissengue. Why? Because the guy’s a complete unknown, ranked #7 by the IBF somehow, and his resume looks like a dumpster fire. A 29-year-old southpaw with power? Sure. But he’s barely fought anyone worth mentioning. He’s been ducked by every decent middleweight, so now Janibek gets him. This is a “we’ll take anyone at this point” situation.
Start Time Zones
USA (ET): 11 AM (Main Card) / 2:30 PM (Main Event)
USA (PT): 8 AM (Main Card) / 11:30 AM (Main Event)
UK (BST): 4 PM (Main Card) / 7:30 PM (Main Event)
Europe (CET): 5 PM (Main Card) / 8:30 PM (Main Event)
Times subject to change based on undercard fight durations.
Quotes From Faceoff
Janibek Alimkhanuly
“I’ve got two belts, and I’m defending them. It’s my time to shine. I’m home, and I’m taking care of business. He won’t last past round 9.”
Anauel Ngamissengue
“I know Janibek is tough. But I’m not afraid. I’ve got the power and the skill to show the world who I am. Saturday night will be my night.”
Quotes From Undercard
Bakhodir Jalolov
“I’m here to make a statement. I don’t care who’s in front of me. I’m knocking out whoever they put in that ring.”
Fedir Cherkashyn
“Ngamissengue’s got a lot to prove. He barely beat me, and I know he’s not on Janibek’s level. This fight will show that.”
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue FAQ
When is the Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue fight?
Saturday, April 5 (USA, UK, Europe)
What time does the fight start?
Main card:
USA (ET): 11 AM
USA (PT): 8 AM
UK (BST): 4 PM
Europe (CET): 5 PM
Main Event:
USA (ET): 2:30 PM
USA (PT): 11:30 AM
UK (BST): 7:30 PM
Europe (CET): 8:30 PM
Where is the fight taking place?
Astana, Kazakhstan
How can I watch the fight?
LIVE on ESPN+ (USA)
Who holds the title?
Janibek Alimkhanuly – IBF and WBO Middleweight World Champion
Did the rematch come from a clause?
No. Ngamissengue was just the guy they could get to show up.
What’s Anauel Ngamissengue’s recent form?
Beats nobody, barely scraped by Fedir Cherkashyn. His resume is full of nobody’s.
Is this a title fight?
Yes – IBF and WBO Middleweight World Title
Why Should I Watch?
Let’s be real — you’re not watching for Ngamissengue. You’re watching because Janibek’s finally getting a homecoming fight, and it’s about time he destroys someone in front of his own people. Ngamissengue’s got no business being in this fight, but hey, here we are. If Janibek is as good as advertised, he should wipe the floor with this guy.
Fight Card
- Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Ngamissengue; middleweight, for the IBF and WBO titles
- Sultan Zaurbek vs Azinga Fuzile; junior lightweight
- Batyrzhan Jukembayev vs Kane Gardner; junior welterweight
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs Ihor Shevadzutskyi; heavyweight
- Otabek Kholmatov vs Jason Canoy Manigos; featherweight
- Balaussa Muzdiman vs Maria Theresa Pinili; bantamweight
- Makhmud Sabyrkhan vs Nicolas Tordecilla; super bantamweight
- Torekhan Sabyrkhan vs Jiri Hauke; welterweight
- Akniet Alimbay vs Josef Dubsky; welterweight
Last Updated on 04/03/2025
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