Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu prediction: Picking the winner for the IBF super welterweight world title fight

The Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu prediction is here. It will provide eager fans with strategic and tactical insight into the upcoming IBF super welterweight title fight set for this Saturday, Oct. 19. While it is the only championship bout on the card, there are plenty of blockbuster clashes.

Mateo Tapia puts his undefeated record on the line against streaking middleweight knockout artist Endry Saavedra. Elsewhere, Yoenis Tellez, another unbeaten boxer, takes on the more seasoned Johan Gonzalez at light middleweight. So, with plenty of action, who is scheduled to win?

Will Murtazaliev retain his IBF belt or will Tszyu emerge victorious as a two-time super welterweight champion?

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#1. IBF super welterweight title: Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu will be contested for the former's IBF super welterweight title and marks Tszyu's first bout since a controversial split-decision loss to Sebastian Fundora. In terms of the stylistic clash, both men are power-punchers. Murtazaliev, for example, is 22-0 with 16 wins via knockout/TKO.

Meanwhile, Tszyu is 24-1 with 17 knockouts/TKOs. However, Murtazaliev is a simpler fighter. There's little flash and his toolbox isn't particularly deep. Instead, he is a large super welterweight, whose high output and heavy hands render him a dangerous offensive threat.

Unfortunately, his defensive boxing is lacking, which doesn't bode well against a slick and technical puncher like Tszyu, whose power can make the unbeaten Murtazaliev pay for any defensive lapses. He's also sharp enough to do so and a far better defensive fighter, who will prove difficult for the champion to crack.

Furthermore, Murtazaliev's chances aren't helped by his recent 11-round war with Jack Culcay back in April. This could impact his durability and render him even more susceptible to Tszyu's power.

The Prediction: Tim Tszyu via late TKO

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#2. The rest of the Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu winners

Winners in bold.

Middleweight: Mateo Tapia vs. Endry Saavedra

Light middleweight: Yoenis Tellez vs. Johan Gonzalez

Welterweight: Jocksan Blanco vs. Angel Ilarraza

Cruiserweight: Damazion Vanhouter vs. Nosa Divine Nehikhare

Heavyweight: Dainier Pero vs. Willie Jake Jr.

Super featherweight: Justin Viloria vs. Diuhl Olguin

Super bantamweight: Carlos Jackson vs. Ryan Lee Allen

Super bantamweight: Gary Antonio Russell vs. Jaden Burnias

Super middleweight: Daniel Blancas vs. Marco Delgado

Super featherweight: Roberto Gomez vs. Jenn Gonzalez

Welterweight: Mikey Garcia vs. Carlos Aguilera