Murtazaliev vs Zayas

When is Murtazaliev vs Zayas?

Bakhram Murtazaliev could potentially square off against Xander Zayas in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 154 pounds (11 stone or 69.8 kg).

Murtazaliev vs Zayas stats

Bakhram Murtazaliev would step into the ring with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Xander Zayas would make his way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Murtazaliev would have an advantage in power over Zayas, with a 74% knockout percentage compared to Zayas' 57%.

Bakhram Murtazaliev is the older man by 10 years, at 33 years old.

Murtazaliev has a height advantage of 2 inches over Zayas. Despite this, Zayas has a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Bakhram Murtazaliev and Xander Zayas fight out of an orthodox stance.

Murtazaliev's experience as a professional fighter is currently relatively equal to Zayas', having had the same amount of fights, and made his debut in 2014, 5 years and 5 months earlier than Zayas, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 15 fewer professional rounds, totaling 116 compared to Zayas' 131.

Bakhram Murtazaliev goes into the fight ranked number 3 by the WBC, 4 by the WBO, 5 by the IBF, and 7 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Xander Zayas is currently ranked number 5 by the WBA, 4 by the WBC, 3 by the WBO, 10 by the IBF, and 5 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Murtazaliev vs Zayas form

Murtazaliev has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Josh Kelly on January 31, 2026, by majority decision in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had defeated Tim Tszyu on October 19, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Jack Culcay on April 6, 2024, by technical knockout in the 11th round in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Stadthalle, Falkensee, Germany.

Before that, he had won against Ahmad Cheikho on March 26, 2022, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Armory, Minnesota, United States.

He had beaten Khiary Gray on July 17, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at AT&T Center, Texas.

Zayas has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on June 27, 2026, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBO World Junior Middleweight and WBA World Super Welterweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Abass Baraou on January 31, 2026, by split decision in their WBO World Junior Middleweight and WBA World Super Welterweight championship fight at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Going into that contest, he had won against Jorge Garcia Perez on July 26, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Middleweight championship fight at The Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Slawa Spomer on February 14, 2025, by technical knockout in the 9th round at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.

He had beaten Damian Sosa on September 27, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Xander Zayas has been fighting more than Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Bakhram Murtazaliev last fought 5 months and 16 days ago, while Xander Zayas' last outing was 20 days ago.

Murtazaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 2 months and 24 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

Zayas' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 14 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

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