Unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly warned the opposite champions at 160 that he’ll return regardless of fainting final week.
Janibek couldn’t make the restrict safely after passing out, so Prime Rank referred to as off his WBO and IBF title protection in opposition to Andrei Mikhailovich on the final minute.
Supervisor Egis Klimas defined the scenario as bemused followers frightened in regards to the Kazakh puncher.
“Janibek was slicing the ultimate kilos final night time when he fainted,” mentioned Klimas. “We instantly took him to Spring Valley Hospital Medical Heart, the place docs put him on an IV.
“Whereas the scans confirmed no kidney injury, he was severely dehydrated and in no situation to battle.”
The 31-year-old was on account of transfer up in weight and relinquish his belts on account of his issues in making weight. Nevertheless, Janibek believes he can nonetheless get right down to middleweight for future challenges in opposition to the opposite champions, Erislandy Lara and Carlos Adames.
He mentioned, “Adames and Lara, take your time to rejoice. I’ll battle at middleweight and gather all 4 titles!
“After I had an issue with my weight, I heard that every one the middleweight boxers gathered and celebrated. Sorry that I ruined your vacation.
“The King is again and can rule the middleweight division!”
Janibek concluded, “When God exams me, I don’t break. I change into stronger! I by no means complain!”
It will not be as simple as Janibek hoped, although. The WBO has requested proof of Janibek’s potential to boil down safely. He will probably be stripped of the title if he can’t fulfill the WBO.
“Crew Zhanibek [Janibek] is ordered to submit inside the subsequent ten days upon issuance of this letter an in depth medical clarification of his situation, together with however not restricted to medical findings, restoration prognosis, and his doctor’s opinion as to when will Zhanibek be bodily and medically cleared to compete and return to energetic competitors. Failure to adjust to this order will
lead to Alimkhanuly waiving all rights hereunder and with the Committee continuing per WBO guidelines and laws,” mentioned the WBO.
“Lastly, this Committee reserves the suitable to concern any additional rulings deemed obligatory, useful, and handy to perform the needs, insurance policies, and intent of the WBO guidelines, together with, however not restricted to, rendering all rulings essential to serve the most effective pursuits within the sport {of professional} boxing, together with these within the WBO middleweight division.
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