Batyr Jukembayev Inks Pact With MTK Global, Mirigian

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Press Release

MTK Global and Rick Mirigian announced the signing of Kazakhstani junior welterweight Batyrzhan Jukembayev. Previously fighting out of Canada, Jukembayev, age 29, will be advised by MTK Global and managed by Mirigian. With a record of 18-0 with 14 KOs, Jukembayev has spent his entire career fighting in Canada, including a victory over former IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez. News on when Jukembayev will have his next bout will be announced in due course. Jukembayev said: “I am glad to be joining forces with Rick Mirigian and a big brand like MTK Global for the the next stage of my career. I’ve had great fights so far and now I feel ready to showcase my skills on the world stage. I’m a crafty southpaw from Kazakhstan and I promise to give exciting fights to the fans. Follow me to see some great boxing. I’ve come to America to fight the best. I’m confident that with my team and MTK Global behind me we will get a title shot soon.”

Mirigian said, “Batyr has flown under the radar but his time has come for the big stage. He now lives in the USA, trains with coach Manny Robles, has MTK Global on board as his advisors and I look forward to working with them all, and with Camille and Eye of The Tiger who developed him and have done an incredible job to secure him some big fights soon. I think we have a possible Triple GGG here on our hands in the future.”

MTK Global CEO Bob Yalen added: “We are thrilled to welcome Batyrzhan Jukembayev to the team. He has quietly gone about his business but now he’s ready to show the world exactly what he is capable of. We already have a fantastic stable of elite Kazakhstan fighters, and we’re confident that we can help Batyrzhan lead from the front and achieve his dream of becoming world champion in the very near future.”

News on when Jukembayev will have his first bout as an MTK Global fighter will be announced in due course.