Alimkhanuly vs. Lara Unification Fight in December
A crucial showdown in the middleweight category is scheduled for December 6th. Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara will face each other in a unification fight that promises strong emotions.
The event will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, as part of the Lamont Roach Jr. vs. Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz fight card. This event is a PBC pay-per-view on Prime Video.
Alimkhanuly, current IBF and WBO champion, will face Lara, who holds the WBA title. This fight represents a unique opportunity for both boxers to prove their worth and consolidate their position at the top of the division.
Erislandy Lara, with a record of 31-3-3 and 19 KOs, is coming off a victory in September 2024, where he stopped Danny Garcia. At 42 years old, Lara is the oldest champion in boxing and remains undefeated in his last seven fights. His last defeat was in 2018 against Jarrett Hurd.
For his part, Alimkhanuly, with an undefeated record of 17-0 and 12 KOs, defeated Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round in April. The Kazakh boxer has finished ten of his last eleven opponents before the limit and has defended his WBO title since 2022. In 2023, he added the IBF belt to his collection, after knocking out Vincenzo Gualtieri.
The fight against Lara represents a significant challenge for Alimkhanuly, who seeks to add the WBA title to his record.
