Alimkhanuly Appeals WBO Ban as Doping Scandal Unfolds
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Kazakh boxer Zhanibek Alimkhanuly has appealed his disqualification by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). The appeal seeks to reduce or lift the ban following a doping scandal. The decision is pending even as the ban remains in effect.
The Appeal
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly's team has filed an appeal with the WBO to contest his disqualification, according to Boxing Social. WBO President Gustavo Olivieri confirmed the appeal, stating that it is currently under review. The appeal was also submitted to the International Boxing Federation (IBF), as reported by Tengrinews.
Doping Scandal Details
The disqualification follows a doping scandal where banned substances were found in Alimkhanuly's system. The Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation (KFPB) suspended him until June 2026, while the WBO and IBF imposed a one-year ban until December 2026. KFPB President Rakhimzhan Erdenbekov is in contact with Alimkhanuly's manager and lawyer in the U.S.
What's Next
The WBO's special commission is set to review the appeal. It remains uncertain whether the ban will be reduced or lifted.
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Alimkhanuly Appeals WBO Ban as Doping Scandal Unfolds
