The IBF light middleweight champion, Barkham Murtazaliev is undoubtedly one of the most phenomenal competitors in the weight class. Starting his professional career in 2014, Barkham Murtazaliev is still undefeated in his career with a record of 22 wins and no losses as of October 18, 2024. Moreover, the majority of his wins are via knockouts(16), and the rest via decision(6).
Over the years, Barkham Murtazaliev has stepped up against some prominent boxers like Jack Culcay, Elvin Ayala, Ahmad Cheikho, Fernando Carcamo, etc. He is a former Eurasian Boxing Parliament's light middleweight champion. Moreover, Murtazaliev is now gearing up to make his first title defense as an IBF light middleweight champion. Hence, let us take a closer look at the matchup ahead.
Barkham Murtazaliev's next fight
Barkham Murtazaliev is set to face Tim Tszyu in his next fight on October 19, 2024. He will defend his IBF light middleweight title at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Tim Tszyu is coming off a split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora in his last fight on March 30, 2024. Tszyu competed for the vacant WBC light middleweight title and also lost his WBO championship to Fundora.
| Stats | Bakhram Murtazaliev | Tim Tszyu |
| Record | 22-0-0 | 24-1-0 |
| Championship | IBF World Super Welter | - |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Height | 6’0" (183 cm) | 5′ 8½″ (174 cm) |
| Division(s) | Super Welterweight | Super Welterweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) | 70½" (179 cm) |
| KO Percentage | 72.73% | 70.83% |
| Rounds | 101 | 141 |
| Win streak (active) | 22 | 0 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2014 | 2016 |
Bakhram Murtazaliev's last fight
Bakhram Murtazaliev had his last fight against Jack Culcay for the vacant IBF light middleweight title on April 6, 2024, at the Stadthalle in Falkensee, Germany. Moreover, Murtazaliev defeated Culcay via knockout within 2 minutes 50 seconds into the eleventh round of the twelve-rounder.
*Last updated on October 18, 2024.
FAQs on Barkham Murtazaliev
A. Barkham Murtazaliev will face Tim Tszyu in his next fight on October 19, 2024, in defense of his IBF light middleweight title at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, United States.
A. Starting his professional career in 2014, Barkham Murtazaliev is still undefeated in his game with a record of 22 wins and no losses.
A. Barkham Murtazaliev is 31 years old as of October 2024.
A. Barkham Murtazaliev is a Russian boxer.
A. Barkham Murtazaliev is an orthodox boxer.
