Murtazaliev vs Adams

When is Murtazaliev vs Adams?

Bakhram Murtazaliev could fight Brandon Adams in Summer 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).

The contest would be a final eliminator for the IBF super welterweight championship of the world.

Murtazaliev vs Adams 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.

Brandon Adams would make his way to the ring with a record of 26 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws, with 16 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Murtazaliev would have an advantage in power over Adams, with a 74% knockout percentage compared to Adams' 62%.

Bakhram Murtazaliev is the younger man by 3 years, at 33 years old.

Murtazaliev has a height advantage of 3 inches over Adams. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Bakhram Murtazaliev and Brandon Adams fight out of an orthodox stance.

Murtazaliev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 6 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2014, 3 years and 2 months later than Adams, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 39 fewer professional rounds, totaling 116 compared to Adams' 155.

Bakhram Murtazaliev goes into the fight ranked number 4 by the WBC, 6 by the WBO, 5 by the IBF, and 7 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Brandon Adams is currently ranked number 2 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 3 by the IBF, and 8 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Murtazaliev vs Adams 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.

Adams has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Serhii Bohachuk on September 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Andreas Katzourakis on November 22, 2024, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Corey Studios at Corey Tower, Atlanta.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Francisco Daniel Veron on August 30, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

Before that, he had won against Ismael Villarreal on April 19, 2024, by knockout in the 3rd round at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

He had defeated Serhii Bohachuk on March 4, 2021, by technical knockout in the 8th round at Municipal Boxing Gym Felix Pagan Pintor, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Bakhram Murtazaliev has been fighting more than Brandon Adams.

Bakhram Murtazaliev last fought 5 months and 10 days ago, while Brandon Adams' last outing was 9 months and 28 days ago.

Murtazaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 11 months and 24 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 11 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

Adams' last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 4 months and 7 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 41 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.2 rounds on average.

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