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Russian boxer
Bakhram Murtazaliev
BornBakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev
(1993-01-02) 2 January 1993 (age 31)
Grozny, Russia
Other namesMurda
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins23
Wins by KO17

Bakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev (Russian: Бахрам Сайт-Хамзатович Муртазалиев; born 2 January 1993) is a Russian professional boxer who has held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-middleweight title since April 2024.

Professional career

In July 2021, Murtazaliev beat light middleweight contender Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision.

IBF super welterweight championship

On 6 April 2024, Murtazaliev knocked out Jack Culcay in the 11th round of their fight for the vacant IBF light-middleweight title at Stadthalle, Falkensee in Germany.

Murtazaliev vs. Tszyu

Tim Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on September 22, 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator. On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Tszyu would challenge Murtazaliev for his IBF super welterweight title on October 19, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Murtazaliev won by third round stoppage in a fight where Tszyu was knocked to the canvas four times before his corner threw in the towel to end the contest.

Professional boxing record

23 fights 23 wins 0 losses
By knockout 17 0
By decision 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Win 23–0 Tim Tszyu TKO 3 (12), 1:55 19 Oct 2024 Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF light-middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Jack Culcay KO 11 (12), 2:50 6 Apr 2024 Stadthalle, Falkensee, Germany Won vacant IBF light-middleweight title
21 Win 21–0 Roberto Valenzuela Jr UD 8 17 Dec 2022 The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Ahmad Cheikho TKO 1 (10), 1:10 26 Mar 2022 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Khiary Gray UD 8 17 Jul 2021 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Manny Woods TKO 4 (10) 26 Sep 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Jorge Fortea UD 12 2 Nov 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant EBP light-middleweight title
16 Win 16–0 Bruno Leonardo Romay TKO 1 (10), 1:50 18 Apr 2019 Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Russia
15 Win 15–0 Elvin Ayala TKO 9 (10), 2:05 2 Feb 2019 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC USA light-middleweight title
14 Win 14–0 Norberto González UD 10 13 Oct 2018 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC USA light-middleweight title
13 Win 13–0 Fernando Carcamo KO 1 (10) 4 Aug 2018, 0:41 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Kenneth McNeil TKO 5 (10), 2:08 3 Mar 2018 MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Carlos Galvan TKO 5 (10), 1:35 25 Nov 2017 MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Robson Assis TKO 1 (6), 1:14 5 Oct 2017 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Alex Sandro Duarte TKO 1 (6), 1:33 17 Jun 2017 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Josue Obando KO 4 (6), 2:46 27 Jan 2017 Sportsmen's Lodge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Botirsher Obidov KO 2 (8), 2:52 19 Nov 2016 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Magomedkamil Musaev TKO 2 (6), 0:40 11 Jul 2016 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
5 Win 5–0 Artem Vychkin TKO 3 (6), 1:20 22 Apr 2015 Almaz, Chelyabinsk, Russia
4 Win 4–0 Mikhail Krinitsyn UD 6 29 Jan 2015 Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
3 Win 3–0 Andriy Danichkin TKO 2 (6), 1:40 22 Aug 2014 Victory Garden, Chelyabinsk, Russia
2 Win 2–0 Andrey Tylilyuk TKO 1 (4), 2:33 26 Jun 2014 Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
1 Win 1–0 Vasif Mamedov UD 4 31 May 2014 Central Stadium, Chelyabinsk, Russia

See also

References

  1. "Bakhram Murtazaliev Beats Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision On Charlo-Castano Undercard". Boxing Scene. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. "Murtazaliev stops Culcay, wins IBF 154lb title". Fightnews. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. "Bakhram Murtazaliev Overpowers Jack Culcay in Thriller From Germany". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. "Bakhram Murtazaliev wins IBF super welterweight title with knockout of Jack Culcay". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  5. Iskenderov, Parviz (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu next fight set for title eliminator in September in Australia". FIGHTMAG.
  6. Guelas, Joanna (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September". The Canberra Times.
  7. Iskenderov, Parviz (3 September 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev confirmed for October in Orlando". FIGHTMAG.
  8. "Tszyu's second US world title shot confirmed". Nine. 3 September 2024.
  9. "'Still the man': Tszyu finally confirmed for title blockbuster as Aussie double act looms". Fox Sports. 3 September 2024.
  10. "Bakhram Murtazaliev repeatedly drops, and stops, reckless Tim Tszyu". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  11. "Bakhram Murtazaliev proves he's world class, stopping Tim Tszyu in three to retain IBF junior middle title". The Ring. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  12. "Murtazaliev Stops Tszyu, Drops Him Four Times To Defend IBF Title". boxingnews.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byNeeco Macias WBC USA
light-middleweight champion
13 October 2018 – 2019
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byMadiyar Ashkeyev
VacantTitle last held byAram Amirkhanyan EBP light-middleweight champion
2 November – 2019
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byAlan Khugaev
World boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byJermell Charlo IBF light-middleweight champion
6 April 2024 – present 		Incumbent
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