Demetrius Andrade vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly - WBO Ordered

[Enlightened-One]

We’re only eleven days away from the Andrade-Alimkhanuly WBO purse bid deadline, which may coincidentally be the same amount of time remaining of Boo Boo’s WBO world middleweight title reign.

Will Demetrius needlessly choose to end a third world title reign due to his refusal to accept high-risk bouts, or will he finally step up to the plate and face a legitimate top-ten world-rated opponent?

Only time will tell, but this is one of those occasions where I desperately want to be proven wrong… since I’d really love to see Andrade walk-the-talk, instead of falsely claiming all his peers are ducking him, even though he’s previously rejected guaranteed opportunities to face the likes of Jermell Charlo, Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Matt Korobov and Erislandy Lara.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Andrade-Alimkhanuly Purse Bid To Proceed; Andrade-Parker Interim Title Fight Unsuccessfully Explored

Demetrius Andrade remains on the hook for a mandatory title defense.

A last-ditch effort to secure an alternative option for Providence’s Andrade proved futile, as the unbeaten WBO middleweight title is still required to next face top contender Janibek Alimkhanuly. The sanctioning body previously called for a purse bid hearing which is scheduled for January 14 at WBO’s headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Andrade (31-0, 19 KOs) and his team have spent the past several weeks exploring the possibility of facing England’s Zach Parker (22-0, 16 KOs) for the WBO interim super middleweight title. WBO’s championship committee was prepared to honor the request, while undisputed super middleweight king Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) sorts out his next move.

That deal is no longer on the table.

“WBO cannot wait any longer on whether Andrade faces #1 Super Middleweight, Zach Parker for the Interim 168 [pound] title,” Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcarcel, the longtime WBO president declared Wednesday evening. “Therefore, [the Andrade- Alimkhanuly purse bid] will take place at WBO Office January 14, 12:00 pm (noon).”

The middleweight title fight was formally ordered November 30, eleven days after Andrade scored a second-round knockout of Ireland’s Jason Quigley in a voluntary title defense. Andrade and Alimkhanuly (11-0, 7 KOs) were given until December 20 to work out a deal, only for that period to lapse without the two sides coming to terms.

A purse bid hearing was called during the year-end holiday season, though—as Is the case with the period between the ordered hearing and the actual session—there was still time for an eleventh-hour deal to avoid that route. Andrade—who previously held the WBO junior middleweight title before winning his current title in October 2018—instead sought the option of campaigning in his third weight division.

Parker has been waiting on a title shot since the pandemic, having advanced to the top contender spot following an eleventh-round stoppage of Rohan Murdock in March 2020. The 27-year-old Brit—who is managed by Neil Marsh and fights under allegedly’s Queensberry Promotions banner—has since fought three times, most recently in a fourth-round stoppage of Marcus Morrison last November in Birmingham, England.

Should the WBO still permit Parker to challenge for an interim super middleweight title, it will have to come against another opponent. Andrade is locked into other plans, barring his vacating the WBO middleweight belt.

Kazakhstan’s Alimkhanuly is coming off of back-to-back eighth-round stoppages, including his one-sided drubbing of former secondary WBA middleweight titlist Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam on November 20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The win came one night following Andrade’s early knockout of Quigley and with the immediate request to next enter a title fight.

Five months prior, Alimkhanuly—managed by Egis Klimas and promoted by Top Rank—similarly tore through former WBA secondary titlist Rob Brant in eight rounds this past June 26 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

The January 14 purse bid hearing is open to all WBO-registered promoters. The minimum accepted bid is $200,000 for the fight. If Andrade goes through with the fight, it will serve as his sixth attempted title defense.

[apollo creed]

"Andrade-Alimkhanuly Purse Bid To Proceed; Andrade-Parker Interim Title Fight Unsuccessfully Explored"

“WBO cannot wait any longer on whether Andrade faces #1 Super Middleweight, Zach Parker for the Interim 168 [pound] title,” Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcarcel, the longtime WBO president declared Wednesday evening. “Therefore, [the Andrade- Alimkhanuly purse bid] will take place at WBO Office January 14, 12:00 pm (noon).” @ B.S


“Demetrius Andrade has been ordered to defend his [WBO] middleweight title against mandatory challenger Zhanibek Alimkhanuly,” said Chris Mannix on JABS on DAZN.

NEWS: Demetrius Andrade could move up to 168 to become Canelo's WBO mandatory
Demetrius Andrade
“Demetrius Andrade had hopes of defending his title against Jermall Charlo or Jaime Munguia after knocking out Jason Quigley last November. But in order to keep his belt, he’ll have to defend it against Alimkhanuly.

“I think Andrade should make one more run over the next few months at 160. That means going forward with this mandatory against Alimkhanuly

“I’ve been told there have been some preliminary discussions between Eddie Hearn and Top Rank about making a fight with Janibek Alimkhanuly, then see what happens with Canelo and if he chooses Jermall Charlo.

“See what happens with Jaime Munguia if Munguia does not get a Golovkin fight over the next six months,” said Mannix in making it clear that he thinks Demetrius should chance it against his WBO mandatory Alimkhanuly.

“That’s how he gets beat by this young unknown second version of Gennadiy Golovkin. That’s how Zhanibek fights,” said Sergio Mora about him thinking it’s a bad idea for Demetrius to fight the Kazakh.

“He’s an unknown guy that has already beaten two former champions by knockout by submission pretty much. He beats them down until their corner has got to stop it: said Mora about Zhanibek. @ BN24


If Andrade will fight and beat Jani, then it would be a good win. Zani seems to fight like a version of Pirog.

[Enlightened-One]

If Andrade will fight and beat Jani, then it would be a good win. Zani seems to fight like a version of Pirog.

Beating Alimkhanuly would be the best victory of Andrade’s professional career.

I just don’t think the fight will happen, but I hope I’m wrong.

[apollo creed]

If Andrade will fight and beat Jani, then it would be a good win. Zani seems to fight like a version of Pirog.

Beating Alimkhanuly would be the best victory of Andrade’s professional career.

I just don’t think the fight will happen, but I hope I’m wrong.

True. We will see. I rank Jani in terms of talent above Munguia, Eubank Jr or Murata.

[Enlightened-One]

True. We will see. I rank Jani in terms of talent above Munguia, Eubank Jr or Murata.

I agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that Alimkhanuly is a country mile better than Eubank Jr and Murata… he’s definitely superior than Munguia too, but at least it’ll be a more competitive bout.

[Bandog]

True. We will see. I rank Jani in terms of talent above Munguia, Eubank Jr or Murata.

I agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that Alimkhanuly is a country mile better than Eubank Jr and Murata… he’s definitely superior than Munguia too, but at least it’ll be a more competitive bout.

I think it's fair to say he hasn't really been tested seriously yet as a pro. Brant was a decent win, but the last guy N'dam has lost 4 out of his last 6. 11-0 is a good start.

I'd like to see Andrade fight him regardless.

[apollo creed]

True. We will see. I rank Jani in terms of talent above Munguia, Eubank Jr or Murata.

I agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that Alimkhanuly is a country mile better than Eubank Jr and Murata… he’s definitely superior than Munguia too, but at least it’ll be a more competitive bout.

He's good. But realistically Andrade isn't tested too at 160, so basically both fighters have the chance to prove themselves.

[apollo creed]

True. We will see. I rank Jani in terms of talent above Munguia, Eubank Jr or Murata.

I agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that Alimkhanuly is a country mile better than Eubank Jr and Murata… he’s definitely superior than Munguia too, but at least it’ll be a more competitive bout.

I think it's fair to say he hasn't really been tested seriously yet as a pro. Brant was a decent win, but the last guy N'dam has lost 4 out of his last 6. 11-0 is a good start.

I'd like to see Andrade fight him regardless.

Neither Andrade.

[gregregegg]

Wbo have said times up on Parker but Fwaml dosent seem to think it’s too late, I’m sure if they can come to terms befor the purse bid wbo will accept it.

[Bandog]

I agree, but I’d even go as far as saying that Alimkhanuly is a country mile better than Eubank Jr and Murata… he’s definitely superior than Munguia too, but at least it’ll be a more competitive bout.

I think it's fair to say he hasn't really been tested seriously yet as a pro. Brant was a decent win, but the last guy N'dam has lost 4 out of his last 6. 11-0 is a good start.

I'd like to see Andrade fight him regardless.

Neither Andrade.

Andrades definitely more accomplished, come on man. Even in amateurs since that seems to be a selling point for JA. He wasn't that good. Beat two washed guys as a pro. We'll see, I could be wrong.

[margaret thatcher]

jani was world amateur champ and made the olympic quarter finals, multiple time asian champ. he was no less accomplished in the ams than andrade was. in fact, he beat the legendary jason quigley

[apollo creed]

I think it's fair to say he hasn't really been tested seriously yet as a pro. Brant was a decent win, but the last guy N'dam has lost 4 out of his last 6. 11-0 is a good start.

I'd like to see Andrade fight him regardless.

Neither Andrade.

Andrades definitely more accomplished, come on man. Even in amateurs since that seems to be a selling point for JA. He wasn't that good. Beat two washed guys as a pro. We'll see, I could be wrong.

Jani's win over Brant is above any win of Andrade at 160.

Also Jani is an am. world mw champion and also an Asian mw champion. Won the gold.

World Championships results
2013 Gold Medallist in Almaty, Kazakhstan, boxing as a Middleweight (75 kg):
Round 1/16 - Defeated Soltan Migitinov (Azerbaijan) 3-0
Round 1/8 - Defeated Juan Antonio Mercado (Mexico) TKOI 3
Quarterfinal - Defeated Bogdan Juratoni (Romania) 3-0
Semifinal - Defeated Anthony Fowler (England) WO
Final - Defeated Jason Quigley (Ireland) 3-0

Jani is NOT a cakewalk.

[apollo creed]

jani was world amateur champ and made the olympic quarter finals, multiple time asian champ. he was no less accomplished in the ams than andrade was. in fact, he beat the legendary jason quigley

Future HOF'er. Jani beat Jason first, before Andrade.

[Bandog]

In his last amateur fight, Jani lost to a guy who was in his 2nd amateur fight, and ended up with a 10-9 record.

Say what you want about Quigley, but he has more balls than Mall Charlo and Mungia put together.

[margaret thatcher]

In his last amateur fight, Jani lost to a guy who was in his 2nd amateur fight, and ended up with a 10-9 record.

Say what you want about Quigley, but he has more balls than Mall Charlo and Mungia put together.

jesus man, you still haven't learned that the boxrec amateur records are highly incomplete even after everyone already told you when you made the same points about caleb plant

boxrec also says serg kovalev had 15 amateur fights when he actually had over 200 for example

just going by boxrec am records, andrade also lost his last am fight to a 5-2 guy who ended 6-4 LOL

[Bandog]

Missing the whole point, as usual. The guy hasn't even earned boogyman status, with 11 fights. I hope they fight, don't care who wins. I'm not into trolling people.

Let's hear you talk up your favorites. Trolls don't do that though, they like to be the devils advocate and contrary to get a reaction.

Mods need their heads examined to let punks like you troll around.

[margaret thatcher]

bruh your points were that jani lost to a guy with 1 am fight (wrong) and that great jazz quig has more balls than charlo, that was it lulz

it would be a good fight, hopefully andrade doesnt quack quack away from it. he can still accept and hasnt ran to mommy yet tbf.

you could always just put me on ignore btw, but you love me too much for that

[apollo creed]

Lets be straight here, If Andrade would beat clearly Jani, I hope some people would not say that Jani was a hypejob. Imo Jani is legit , on the same level with Chenko (Jacobs fight) and Munguia.


Also we should not rule out a fight deal at 168 between Andrade and Parker for the wbo belt.

[margaret thatcher]

ya, and hopefully if demetrius doesnt take the fight, his ballsweat cleaners dont make up lies about janibek to downgrade him, such as saying he lost his last amateur fight to a guy who'd only ever had 1 amateur bout

[Enlightened-One]

Lets be straight here, If Andrade would beat clearly Jani, I hope some people would not say that Jani was a hypejob. Imo Jani is legit , on the same level with Chenko (Jacobs fight) and Munguia.

Alimkhanuly isn’t a hype job.

I don’t know whether he definitely will beat Andrade, but Alimkhanuly almost certainly has the tools and the skills to upset the American.

I’d be singing Andrade’s praises if he beats Alimkhanuly, but if Boo Boo ducks the fight and vacates his title, then I won’t stop ridiculing him!

My criticism of Demetrius will be relentless if this happens.

[apollo creed]

Lets be straight here, If Andrade would beat clearly Jani, I hope some people would not say that Jani was a hypejob. Imo Jani is legit , on the same level with Chenko (Jacobs fight) and Munguia.

Alimkhanuly isn’t a hype job.

I don’t know whether he definitely will beat Andrade, but Alimkhanuly almost certainly has the tools and the skills to upset the American.

I’d be singing Andrade’s praises if he beats Alimkhanuly, but if Boo Boo ducks the fight and vacates his title, then I won’t stop ridiculing him!

My criticism of Demetrius will be relentless if this happens.

I'd praise him too but if he moves up and fights a soft opponent then I won't.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Purse bids extended a week.

Does that mean a deal could be close?

[Rgoodwin]

Purse bids extended a week.

Does that mean a deal could be close?

That's what it usually means

[apollo creed]

Purse bids extended a week.

Does that mean a deal could be close?

That's what it usually means

I hope they will seal a deal.

Jani would be Andrade's first legit test at 160.