Bakhram Murtazaliev

Bakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev (; born 2 January 1993) is a Russian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-middleweight title from 2024 to 2026.

Professional career On 17 July 2021, Murtazaliev defeated Khiary Gray by unanimous decision at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

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 in Falkensee, Germany.

Murtazaliev vs. Tszyu Tim Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on 22 September 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator. On 3 September 2024, it was announced that Tszyu would challenge Murtazaliev for his IBF super-welterweight title on 19 October 2024 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, USA. 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.

Murtazaliev vs. Kelly Murtazaliev was scheduled to defend his title for the second time against Josh Kelly at Newcastle Arena in Newcastle, England, on 31 January 2026. He lost by majority decision with the judges' scorecards reading 111–115, 113–114 and 113–113.

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