Murtazaliev vs Ortiz Jr

When is Murtazaliev vs Ortiz Jr?

Bakhram Murtazaliev could square off against Vergil Ortiz Jr in Autumn/Fall 2025 the United States.

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

Murtazaliev vs Ortiz Jr stats

Bakhram Murtazaliev would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 23 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Vergil Ortiz Jr would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 23 wins and 0 draws, with 21 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Ortiz Jr would have an advantage in power over Murtazaliev, with a 91% knockout percentage compared to Murtazaliev's 74%.

Bakhram Murtazaliev is the older man by 6 years, at 32 years old.

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

Both Bakhram Murtazaliev and Vergil Ortiz Jr fight out of an orthodox stance.

Murtazaliev is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had the same amount of fights, and made his debut in 2014, 2 years and 1 month earlier than Ortiz Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 9 more professional rounds, totaling 104 compared to Ortiz Jr's 95.

Bakhram Murtazaliev goes into the fight ranked number 3 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Vergil Ortiz Jr is currently ranked number 5 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Murtazaliev vs Ortiz Jr form

Murtazaliev remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against 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.

Prior to that, he had won against 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.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Ahmad Cheikho on March 26, 2022, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Armory, Minnesota, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Khiary Gray on July 17, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at AT&T Center, Texas.

He had won against Manny Woods on September 26, 2020, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut.

Ortiz Jr remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Israil Madrimov on February 22, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had defeated Serhii Bohachuk on August 10, 2024, by majority decision in their WBC Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Thomas Dulorme on April 27, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Save Mart Arena, Fresno.

Before that, he had won against Fredrick Lawson on January 6, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Michael McKinson on August 6, 2022, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBA Super World Welterweight eliminator fight at Dickies Arena, Texas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Vergil Ortiz Jr has been fighting more than Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Bakhram Murtazaliev last fought 10 months and 4 days ago, while Vergil Ortiz Jr's last outing was 6 months and 1 day ago.

Murtazaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 10 months and 28 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 11 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 27 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.4 rounds on average.

Ortiz Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 17 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 10 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

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