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A Kazakhstani boxer will attempt to defend the WBO middleweight championship for the second time. His opponent is a Canadian boxer who previously competed for the WBA title in 2019 but lost to Japan's Ryōta Murata. In the past autumn, the current titleholder retained his leadership in the organization's division by defeating British rival Denzel Bentley, with no judge doubting the superiority of the Kazakh style.

Watch the fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Steven Butler online as the athletes step into the ring in Stockton, California. The favorite of the encounter has yet to suffer a defeat in his professional career. He has emerged victorious in thirteen fights, including eight knockouts. The WBO champion in the 72.57 kg category acknowledges the skills of his opponent, especially since other middleweights have not determined the strongest. The titleholder has no intention of underestimating the Canadian boxer, especially considering his plans to unify the belts in the division.

Janibek is so focused on his preparation that he didn't even pay attention to his own birthday. On April 1, he turned thirty years old. The Kazakhstani boxer skeptically responded to the opponent's statements, who believes in his triumph. The favorite advised his fellow countrymen to wake up the opponent, hinting at excessive daydreaming. Watch the showdown between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Steven Butler online.

Steven is ranked sixth among the leaders in the WBO ratings in the 72.57 kg category. In December 2022, Butler defeated American Joshua Conley by unanimous decision, successfully defending his championship in the division, according to the North American Boxing Federation.

Boom! has participated in thirty-six fights, with thirty-two victories, including twenty-six knockouts. The Canadian athlete stated that the audience should expect a major upset with the title heading to Quebec. He added that he fears no one and wants to become a champion; otherwise, he would not have accepted the challenge. Steven also mentioned that he is aware of his opponent's weak points but chose not to disclose them to the public. Watch the showdown between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Steven Butler online.