Alimkhanuly retains WBO/IBF world titles by knock-out
MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONS
WBC
Carlos Adames
Born: May 7 1994 (31)
Comendador, Dominican Republic
Height: 1.80m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 26
Win: 24 (KO 18)
Loss: 1
Draw: 1
Carlos Adames retains title with a controversial split draw
22 February, 2025
It was a closely contested fight, with both fighters having their moments. Adames applied pressure and landed more power shots, while Sheeraz used his range and jab effectively. The judges scored the bout 115-114 for Sheeraz, 118-110 for Adames, and 114-114 even. This means that Carlos Adames retained his WBC middleweight title.
WBA
Erislandy Lara
Born: April 11 1983 (42)
Guantanamo, Cuba
Height: 1.75m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 36
Win: 30 (KO 18)
Loss: 3
Draw: 3
Erislandy Lara beats Danny Garcia by TKO
September 14 2024
The 41-year-old Erislandy Lara from Cuba defeated former world champion Danny Garcia. Lara was in control from the opening bell. It quickly became a one-sided affair as Garcia failed to land anything much. A sharp left hand forced Garcia to a knee in the ninth round. Garcia’s corner took a good look at their fighter and decided to wave the contest off.
WBO IBF
Janibek Alimkhanuly
Born: April 1 1993 (32)
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Height: 1.82m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 17
Win: 17 (KO 12)
Loss: 0
Draw: 0
Alimkhanuly retains WBO/IBF world titles by knock-out
April 5, 2025
Janibek Alimkhanuly successfully defended his IBF and WBO middleweight titles in a match against Anauel Ngamissengue at the Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan. He won via knockout in the fifth round, delivering two powerful left-hand shots that sent Ngamissengue to the canvas.