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.
Bakhram Murtazaliev | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev 2 January 1993 Grozny, Russia |
| Other names | Murda |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
Professional career
editIn July 2021 Murtazaliev beat light middleweight contender Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision.[1]
IBF super welterweight championship
editOn 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.[2][3][4]
Murtazaliev vs. Tszyu
editTim Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on September 22, 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator.[5][6] 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.[7][8][9] 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.[10][11][12]
Professional boxing record
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev Beats Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision On Charlo-Castano Undercard". Boxing Scene. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Murtazaliev stops Culcay, wins IBF 154lb title". Fightnews. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev Overpowers Jack Culcay in Thriller From Germany". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev wins IBF super welterweight title with knockout of Jack Culcay". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu next fight set for title eliminator in September in Australia". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Guelas, Joanna (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September". The Canberra Times.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 September 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev confirmed for October in Orlando". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Tszyu's second US world title shot confirmed". Nine. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "'Still the man': Tszyu finally confirmed for title blockbuster as Aussie double act looms". Fox Sports. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev repeatedly drops, and stops, reckless Tim Tszyu". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev proves he's world class, stopping Tim Tszyu in three to retain IBF junior middle title". The Ring. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Murtazaliev Stops Tszyu, Drops Him Four Times To Defend IBF Title". boxingnews.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Bakhram Murtazaliev from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bakhram Murtazaliev - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live