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Tim Tszyu and Bakhram Murtazaliev official weights confirmed for fight

Written by Héctor Araque on 18th October 2024.

Bakhram Murtazaliev and Tim Tszyu

The highly anticipated showdown between Tim Tszyu and Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF super welterweight title will take place on October 19 in Orlando, Florida. With the official weights now confirmed, both fighters are in top condition for the PBC main event on Prime Video this Saturday.

Tim Tszyu, aiming to climb back to the top of the super welterweight division, registered an official weight of 153.4 pounds. Meanwhile, the defending champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, ready to defend his title, weighed in at 152.8 pounds. Although the ceremonial weigh-in will be held later, both fighters have already met the category’s limits, leaving everything set for the fight.

Tim Tszyu seeks redemption after his last loss.

Tim Tszyu enters this fight with a record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. The Australian boxer faced a tough setback in his last ring appearance on March 30, 2024, in Las Vegas. On that occasion, Tszyu lost by split decision to Sebastian Fundora in a 12-round fight.

Murtazaliev, undefeated and ready to defend his title.

Bakhram Murtazaliev, with an impeccable record of 22 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, seeks to cement himself as the best in the super welterweight division. His most recent fight took place on April 6, 2024, in Falkensee, Germany, where he faced Jack Culcay. Murtazaliev won convincingly by technical knockout in the eleventh round.

The bout between Tszyu and Murtazaliev will be a battle of opposing styles and divergent career paths. While Tszyu looks for redemption after his only loss, Murtazaliev will try to maintain his unbeaten streak and his status as a world champion.

The IBF super welterweight title is on the line, and only one will emerge victorious in this showdown.

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