Murtazaliev vs Tszyu

When is Murtazaliev vs Tszyu?

Bakhram Murtazaliev will face the challenge of Tim Tszyu on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.

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

This contest is for the IBF super welterweight championship of the world.

Murtazaliev vs Tszyu stats

Bakhram Murtazaliev steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 16 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Tim Tszyu will make his way to the ring with a record of 24 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Murtazaliev has a slight advantage in power over Tszyu, with a 73% knockout percentage compared to Tszyu's 71%.

Bakhram Murtazaliev is the older man by 2 years, at 31 years old.

Murtazaliev has a height advantage of 3 inches over Tszyu. Despite this, both fighters have equal reach.

Both Bakhram Murtazaliev and Tim Tszyu fight out of an orthodox stance.

Murtazaliev is arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 3 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2014, 2 years and 6 months earlier than Tszyu, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 40 fewer professional rounds, totaling 101 compared to Tszyu's 141.

Tim Tszyu is currently ranked number 5 by the WBA, 1 by the WBO, 4 by the IBF, and 5 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Murtazaliev vs Tszyu form

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

In his last fight, he beat 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.

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

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

Before that, he had beaten Manny Woods on September 26, 2020, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut.

He had defeated Jorge Fortea on November 2, 2019, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Nevada.

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

In his last fight, he lost to Sebastian Fundora on March 30, 2024, by split decision in their WBO World Junior Middleweight and WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Brian Mendoza on October 15, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Gold Coast Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Carlos Ocampo on June 18, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round in their WBO Interim World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach.

Before that, he had beaten Tony Harrison on March 11, 2023, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBO Interim World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney.

He had won against Terrell Gausha on March 26, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Armory, Minneapolis, United States.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Tim Tszyu has been fighting more than Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Bakhram Murtazaliev last fought 6 months and 13 days ago, while Tim Tszyu's last outing was 6 months and 19 days ago.

Murtazaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 11 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 11 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.2 rounds on average.

Tszyu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 23 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.

What time does Murtazaliev vs Tszyu start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, United States, which is around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who is showing Murtazaliev vs Tszyu?

Murtazaliev vs Tszyu will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video in both the United States and the UK.

How do you stream Murtazaliev vs Tszyu?

In the US you can stream Murtazaliev vs Tszyu via a regualr Amazon Prime Video subscription. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.

1 month of Amazon Prime Video is $14.99, while 1 year costs $139.

In the UK you can stream Murtazaliev vs Tszyu via a regualr Amazon Prime Video subscription in the UK. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.

1 month of Amazon Prime Video UK is £8.99, while 1 year costs £95.

What are the odds on Murtazaliev vs Tszyu?

Tim Tszyu is currently 2/7 (-340) to win the clash outright, while you can get 5/2 (+250) on Bakhram Murtazaliev if you fancy the upset.

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