Janibek Alimkhanuly’s Canelo Alvarez Plan Requires Statement Knockout

Janibek Alimkhanuly is targeting the vacant WBO super middleweight title as a pathway to secure a unification fight against Canelo Alvarez. Following Hamzah Sheeraz surrendering the WBO title after a purse bid, Janibek expressed his desire to win the belt and face Alvarez. Potential opponents for Janibek's vacant title bout include Diego Pacheco and Jacob Bank.

To secure a high-profile fight with Alvarez, Janibek reportedly needs a dominant knockout performance to build public demand. Alvarez, who is scheduled to face WBC champion Christian Mbilli on October 31, has historically resisted sanctioning body pressure and typically prioritizes major stadium events and significant paydays over mandatory challengers.