Janibek is a devastating fighter in the ring and trash talker on social media IMAGO / AAP

Janibek Alimkhanuly Has One Emoji Message For Carlos Adames

Originally posted on KO on SI | By Joseph Hammond | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 9:18 PM ET

Janibek Alimkhanuly took to social media to try and provoke a unification fight with one of his middleweight division rivals. The Kazakh fighter is the unified middleweight champion and currently holds the IBF and WBO world middleweight titles.

Unlike many Central Asian fighters who rarely engage in social media wars, Alimkhanuly has a feisty reputation on social media. So it was no surprise when WBC Middleweight Carlos Adames posted a video of himself training that Alimkhanuly would respond with a single emoji – a zombie.

#TheHouseOfFundamentals. pic.twitter.com/JXlsDeU65l
— Carlos Adames (@BroncoAdames) July 8, 2025

In the video, Adames works the mittens, showing off his hand speed, power, and a Mr. T-style dangling earring.

Adames captioned the video #TheHouseOfFundamentals. His Kazakh rival quickly reposted with a caption of his own:

‍♂️
— Janibek Alimkhanuly (@qazaqstyle) July 8, 2025

"He's stressed! He's at a dead end! He's speechless. Because he and his manager know they have a contract on the table!"

In another threat, Adames was again called out for a unification match.

"Has anyone seen Carlos around? He's gone missing. If you happen to see him, please tell him to sign the fight contract!"

He's stressed! he's at a dead end! he's speechless. Because he and his manager know they have a contract on the table! https://t.co/IWkiNTqsZP
— Janibek Alimkhanuly (@qazaqstyle) July 8, 2025

A fight between Carlos Adames and Janibek Alimkhanuly would be a great matchup, but the clock is ticking if fight fans will get to see them in the ring this year.

Such a fight would make a great addition to a Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia or potentially stand as a main event in Kazakhstan.

This article first appeared on KO on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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