ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (Tuesday, 3rd March 2025) – The wait is over. Tickets for Janibek Alimkhanuly’s long-anticipated homecoming event are now officially on sale as Kazakhstan prepares for an unmissable night of elite boxing for ‘Battle of the Brave’ on Saturday, 5th April 2025, at the Barys Arena in Astana.
Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs), the undefeated IBF & WBO Middleweight World Champion, will defend his titles on home soil for the first time in history against unbeaten challenger Anauel Ngamissengue (14-0, 9 KOs). This historic event, delivered by Nomad Promotions in association with Top Rank, marks a seismic shift in Kazakh boxing, bringing the sport’s highest stakes to local fans like never before.
Tickets are available now via Nomad-Promotions.com, with prices ranging from 20,000 to 255,000 Tenge.
Alongside the main event, Nomad Promotions has assembled a stacked undercard featuring Kazakhstan’s rising stars against world-level opposition, ensuring a thrilling night from start to finish, for their debut event of the ‘Warrior Season’ which will be a multi-year spectacle with Kazakhstan at its heart.
In the co-main event, Sultan Zaurbek (19-0, 13 KOs) will take on former world title challenger Azinga Fuzile (18-2, 12 KOs) in a pivotal showdown. Zaurbek, one of Kazakhstan’s brightest talents, is on the verge of a world title opportunity and looks to make a statement in front of his home crowd.
Sultan Zaurbek: “I’m very excited to be fighting in Kazakhstan again for the first time in four years. Thank you Nomad Promotions and Wasserman for this opportunity. This is the biggest fight of my career, and I respect Fuzile, but I want to prove I belong at world level. April 5 in Astana is the next step on my journey to a world title, and I promise a big performance for all the Kazakh people.”
Azinga Fuzile: “This is a smash-and-grab opportunity for me. It has come at a great time in my career where there are no distractions—the only focus is becoming a world champion.”
Wasserman’s Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing, added: “The Kazakh King returns home on April 5 for what will be an emotionally charged night in front of his home fans. But expect another clinical performance from Sultan—victory against a high-level fighter like Fuzile will set him up for a shot at conquering the world. The champions at super featherweight won’t be able to avoid Sultan for much longer.”
Also set for action, Batyrzhan Jukembayev (23-1, 17 KOs) will battle Kane Gardner (17-4, 7 KOs) in a high-stakes contest, further bolstering an electrifying undercard.
This event, the first of its kind in Kazakhstan, represents more than just boxing—it’s a moment of national pride. Nomad Promotions, making its debut with this spectacular event, is on a mission to bring the best of global boxing to Kazakh fans, ensuring that fighters no longer have to leave home to compete on the biggest stage.
Janibek Alimkhanuly: “Kazakh Style is finally coming home. April 5 will be a memorable night as I defend my WBO and IBF world titles against a top opponent. Many fighters turned down this opportunity, so I credit Anauel for accepting the challenge. My goal is to become the undisputed champion, and Anauel is in my way. The fans in Kazakhstan and everyone watching worldwide will see something special.”
With a landmark world title defense, an elite undercard, and Kazakhstan’s finest fighters in action, April 5th is shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation spectacle.
Tickets are expected to sell fast. Secure your seat now via Nomad-Promotions.com and be part of history.
