Janibek Alimkhanuly looks to make it a homecoming to remember when he defends the IBF and WBO middleweight titles against Anauel Ngamissengue.
Here’s how to watch Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue, including live stream options, start time, and more.
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Where to watch Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue
- Channel/live stream: ESPN+
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Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue start time
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Time: 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT
- Main event start time (approx.): 12:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. PT
- Location: Barys Arena – Kazakhstan
The Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue main card airs at 10 a.m. ET. Janibek and Ngamissengue should make their way to the ring around 12:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
A three-time gold medalist and 2016 Olympian, Janibek (16-0) has held gold since 2022. The Kazakhstani took out Danny Dignum to win the interim WBO belt and was elevated to full-time champion when Demetrius Andrade vacated the belt. He beat Vincenzo Gualtieri for the IBF title.
Gennadiy Golovkin helped bring Kazakhstan to new heights in boxing, and Janibek looks to continue the tradition at home as he looks to compete in unification fights down the road.
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“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,” Janibek said. “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.”
A former Olympian, Ngamissengue (14-0) has won nine fights via knockout. The 29-year-old competes outside France for the second time in his career.
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue fight card
- Janibek Alimkhanuly (c) vs. Anauel Ngamissengue for the IBF and WBO middleweight titles
- Sultan Zaurbek vs. Azinga Fuzile; Super Featherweights
- Batyrzhan Jukembayev vs. Kane Gardner; Super Lightweights
- Otabek Kholmatov vs. Jason Canoy Manigos; Featherweights
- Balaussa Muzdiman vs. Maria Theresa Pinili; Bantamweights
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