Now officially.
The day before, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced the final decision of the championship committee on the situation with the world middleweight title (up to 72.6 kg).
American Demetrius Endred (31-0, 19 KOs), who has held the championship belt since October 2018, officially vacated the title in connection with the transition to the category up to 76.2 kg, where he will fight with Briton Zach Parker (22-0, 16 KOs). ) for the title of “interim” champion.
At the same time, Kazakhstani Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs), who owned the “interim” WBO middleweight title, was transferred to full world champions.
29-year-old Zhanibek had one fight in 2022, knocking out British Danny Dignam in the 2nd round in May. It was then that he became the “interim” WBO champion.
Back in July, Andred was given 30 days to negotiate with Alimkhanuly.