- Zhanibek Alimkhanuly defends his IBF and WBO world middleweight titles against Anauel Ngamissengue.
- Both Alimkhanuly and Ngamissengue are undefeated boxers.
- Alimkhanuly is the -830 betting favorite, while Ngamissengue is the +600 betting underdog.
Reigning IBF and WBO world middleweight champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly will defend his championships for the second time in his reign as he welcomes the challenge of undefeated French contender Anauel Ngamissengue on April 5 inside Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Alimkhanuly heads into the match as the considerable favorite with -830 boxing odds, while Ngamissengue will be the overwhelming underdog at +600. The biggest factor in this massive odds discrepancy is their championship experience.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue Odds
- Zhanibek Alimkhanuly: -830
- Anauel Ngamissengue: +600
- Tie: +1800
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue: Prediction
There’s a reason why Alimkhanuly is the heavy favorite in this upcoming championship battle, and I predict that he’ll earn a stoppage victory against Ngamissengue to remain the unified IBF and WBO world champion.
His great combination of speed, footwork, and power will be too much to handle for the French challenger. Furthermore, the Kazakh boxing superstar aggressively moves forward and forces his opponents to be on their back foot into the ropes.
Once he gets into a rhythm, Alimkhanuly is like an avalanche that’s hard to stop. As for Ngamissengue, this will be a big step up in competition for him because he hasn’t fought any top contenders in the weight class, and it will be his first time fighting outside of Europe.
One great attribute that Ngamissengue would bring in this match against Alimkhanuly is his power, as he possesses a respectable finish rate of 64%. But again, his competition has been nowhere near the level of Alimkhanuly.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly’s Recent Fight Results
Alimkhanuly was a former amateur world champion and an Olympic athlete who represented Kazakhstan in the 2016 Rio Games in Brazil. He officially made his pro debut in October 2016 and won via first-round TKO against Milton Núñez.
Since then, Alimkhanuly has gone undefeated and captured minor titles before eventually winning the IBF World Middleweight and WBO Middleweight belts in November 2022 and October 2023, respectively.
Anauel Ngamissengue’s Recent Fight Results
Ngamissengue is an undefeated French boxer who hails from Congo. He started fighting in the professional ranks in October 2019 and has swept all 14 matches with an incredible 64% TKO/KO rate.
This upcoming fight with Alimkhanuly will be his first major title fight and his first bout outside of France and Poland. His most recent victory was a third-round TKO win over Sandro Jajanidze last June.
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue: Tale of the Tape
| Zhanibek Alimkhanuly | Anauel Ngamissengue | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 5’11” | 5’9” |
| Record | 16-0 | 14-0 |
| Reach | 71 inches | N/A |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 69% | 64% |
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue: Start Time
April 5, 10 a.m. E.T.
April 5, 9 a.m. C.T.
April 5, 8 a.m. M.T.
April 5, 7 a.m. P.T.
