He will be going up against the undefeated Andrei Mikhailovich who will be hoping to impress in front of his home fans. 

Mikhailovich is high on confidence going into this contest after winning his last two bouts by knockout. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich.

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Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich fight date, start time

• Date: Friday, October 4 
• Time: 10 a.m. UK / 5 a.m. ET 
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 a.m. UK / 5 a.m. ET

The Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich ringwalks are scheduled for 10 a.m. UK / 5 a.m. ET with the event starting off at the same time. These timings are subject to change. 

What channel/stream is Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich?

• U.S.: ESPN+
• UK: Sky Sports+

Fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on ESPN+, while the fight will be available on Sky Sports+ in the UK. 

Where is the Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich fight?

The fight will take place at The Star in Sydney, Australia. 

Janibek Alimkhanuly record and bio

• Nationality: Kazkahstan 
• Date of birth: April 1, 1993
• Height: 5' 11.5"  
• Reach: 71.5"  
• Total fights: 15  
• Record: 15-0 (10 KOs)  

Andrei Mikhailovich record and bio

• Nationality: Australian
• Date of birth: December 15, 1997
• Height: 5' 11.5"  
• Reach: 74.5"  
• Total fights: 21  
• Record: 21-0 (13 KOs)  

Alimkhanuly vs. Mikhailovich fight card

• Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Andrei Mikhailovich; For Alimkhanuly's IBF middleweight title 
• Mea Motu vs. Shannon O'Connell; Women's super bantamweight