Tim Tszyu vs. Bakhram Murtazaliev: Your ultimate guide to the blockbuster IBF world super welterweight title fight
Tim Tszyu ‘s loss against Sebastian Fundora is behind him, now he is ready for redemption, against undefeated Russian fighter Bakhram Murtazaliev. Here is your ultimate guide to the world title fight.
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Tim Tszyu faces the toughest test of his career to date when he takes on undefeated Russian super welterweight Bakhram Murtazaliev this weekend in the United States.
He’s unlike anyone the Aussie has ever fought and wouldn’t be out of place training with the likes of UFC phenoms Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.
It looms as quite the task for the Australian boxing star in his first fight since the bloodied loss to towering American Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas, late March.
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That loss was the first of Tszyu’s burgeoning career and there is a real risk Sunday (Australian time) will be his second with Murtazaliev undefeated from 22 fights.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tszyu’s shot at redemption.
When and where is the fight?
Sunday, 20 October. Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA.
What time does it start (Australia time)?
The card – featuring three fights – will begin at 10.30am (AEDT), 10am (ACDT), 9.30am (AEST), 9am (ACST) and 7.30am (AWST).
How to watch?
Pay-per-view via Main Event on Kayo Sports.
Who is Bakhram Murtazaliev?
Murtazaliev hails from the town of Grozny in Russia. The 31-year-old is seeking to maintain his undefeated stretch of the past 10 years at super welterweight level and defend his IBF title against Tszyu.
He is two years older than his Australian opponent and has a 9cm height advantage (183cm vs. 174cm).
According to Los Angeles-based Australian boxing trainer Justin Fortune, Tszyu will need ‘to stop him to beat him’.
How old is Tim Tszyu?
29. (D. O. B: November 2, 1994)
Murtazaliev’s record
22-0 (16KO)
Tszyu’s record
24-1 (17KO)
Is Tim Tszyu married?
Tszyu is engaged to his long-time partner Alexandra Constantine.
Who is Tim Tszyu’s brother?
Nikita Tszyu, 26, is a light middleweight fighter, forging a promising career of his own, undefeated from 10 fights.
Following his most recent win in August, the younger Tszyu underwent hand surgery, an injury with which he fought approximately seven rounds.
Fight card
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu – IBF World Super Welterweight title
Yoenis Tellez vs. Johan Gonzalez – Super Welterweight
Cesar Mateo Tapia vs. Endry Saavedra – Middleweight
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