Janibek Alimkhanuly asked for tough competition at middleweight, and his wish may have been granted. The WBO champion faces IBF counterpart Vincenzo Gualtieri in a title unification fight at the Fort Bend Community Center in Texas on October 14. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will air on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Alimkhanuly (14-0, 9 KOs) has decimated the competition since turning pro in 2016. The 30-year-old from Kazakhstan beat Danny Dignum to win the interim belt in 2022 and was upgraded when Demetrius Andrade vacated. In two subsequent defences, Alimkhanuly outpointed Denzel Bentley and knocked out Steven Butler.
Following the Butler fight, Janibek had a simple message for those in his division.
“Champions! Boxing superstars! Where are you? I am waiting. Let’s fight. I am the most avoided boxer. I am the middleweight king. Let’s go. Let’s fight. I am ready for anybody. Anytime. Anywhere,” Jannibek said via Boxing Scene.
Gualtieri has fought primarily in Germany against local competition, so this will be a unique experience for him. “Il Capo” upset Esquiva Falcao to win the IBF belt and looks to defy the odds once again when he faces the unstoppable Janibek.
WATCH: Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri, exclusively on ESPN+
Here's all you need to know about the fight, from channel, time, and card.
What time is Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri today (ET and PT)?
The Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri main card begins at 10:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. PT.
Janibek and Gualtieri should make their way to the ring around 12 a.m. ET or 9 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri: TV channel, live stream
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri is live on ESPN in the U.S. and can be streamed on ESPN+.
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Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
What time is Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri today in the U.K., Australia, Canada?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, October 14 | 10:30 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, October 14 | 7:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, October 15 | 3:30 a.m. BST | 5 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, October 15 | 12:30 a.m. AEST | 2 a.m. AEST |
WATCH: Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri, exclusively on ESPN+
How to watch Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri in the U.K., Australia, Canada
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri fight card
- Janibek Alimkhanuly (c) vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri (c) for the IBF and WBO middleweight titles
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright; Lightweights
- Duke Ragan vs. Jose Perez; Featherweights
- Guido Vianello vs. Curtis Harper; Heavyweights
- Kelvin Davis vs. Narciso Carmona; Super Lightweights
- Humberto Galindo vs. Oscar Bravo; Lightweights
- Giovanni Marquez vs. Donte Strayhorn; Super Lightweights
- Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Tyrell Anthony Herndon; Heavyweights
- Alan Garcia vs. Aaron Martinez; Lightweights
- Jakhongir Zokirov vs. Guillermo Del Rio; Heavyweights
