HEAVYWEIGHT contender Bakhodir Jalolov has snared a space on the ‘Battle of the Brave’ card in Kazakhstan on April 5. Nomad Promotions, in association with Top Rank, are running the show in Barys Arena, Astana, headlined by Zhanibek Alimkhanuly defending his IBF and WBO middleweight titles against France’s Anauel Ngamissengue.
Uzbekistan’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Jalolov (14-0 14 KOs) puts his unblemished record on the line in a 10-rounder against an opponent to be named.
“It has been a long wait, and I look forward to my professional return in Astana,” said Jalolov.
“The goal remains the same. I want to make a statement and continue climbing the rankings. This is an important step in my career, and I am training hard to give the fans a knockout.”
Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum said: “The addition of Jalolov to this makes this incredible event in Astana that much more special. Jalolov is a future heavyweight champion, and I expect him to give the fans a spectacular show.”
In the 10-round co-feature for the IBF Intercontinental and WBA Continental junior lightweight belts, Sultan Zaurbek (19-0, 13 KOs) will take on South African former world title challenger Azinga Fuzile (18-2, 12 KOs).
Kazakhstan’s Batyrzhan Jukembayev (23-1, 17 KOs) will battle Kane Gardner (17-4, 7 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the WBA Continental junior welterweight belt.
Former world title challenger Otabek Kholmatov (12-1, 11 KOs) returns against Jason Canoy Manigos (30-12-2, 20 KOs) in an eight-rounder at featherweight.
Kazakhstan’s Balaussa Muzdiman (6-0, 5 KOs) faces America’s Rosalinda Rodriguez (14-0, 3 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight tilt.
