The newly-made “interim” WBO middleweight champion (up to 72.6 kg) Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs) from Kazakhstan after a confident victory over the previously unbeaten British Danny Dignam (14-1-1, 8 KOs), who on the eve was knocked out in the 2nd round, despite the defeat he gave his opponent his due.
“I told him that I wish him good luck in the future. I think he is a good fighter. He showed good skills, he has a great future,” Zhanibek said.
Recall that Alimkhanuly will become the owner of the full-weight title if, within the next few days, the current holder of the title Demetrius Endred, who had previously lifted a weight higher, does not announce that he is returning to 72.6 kg to defend the belt.
At the same time, Zhanibek immediately challenged all the current champions of the division – we recall that in addition to Andred (31-0, 19 KOs), this is his compatriot Gennady Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KOs), who owns the WBA / IBF titles, as well as American Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) with the WBC title.
“I want to tell each of the champions in this weight class that I am here and waiting for you. I call on every champion to come out and fight me,” Alimkhanuly said.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly – Danny Dignam. Video of the best moments of the fight
