Bakhram Murtazaliev

In this name that follows East Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Sait-Khamzatovich and the family name is Murtazaliev.
Bakhram Murtazaliev
Personal information
Nickname
Murda
BornBakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev
(1993-01-02) 2 January 1993 (age 33)
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
WeightLight-middleweight
Boxing career
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins23
Win by KO17
Losses1

Bakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev (Russian: Бахрам Сайт-Хамзатович Муртазалиев; born 2 January 1993) is a Russian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-middleweight title from 2024 to 2026.

Professional career

On 17 July 2021, Murtazaliev defeated Khiary Gray by unanimous decision at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA.[1]

IBF super-welterweight championship

On 6 April 2024, Murtazaliev knocked out Jack Culcay in the 11th round of their fight for the vacant IBF light-middleweight title at Stadthalle in Falkensee, Germany.[2][3][4]

Murtazaliev vs. Tszyu

Tim Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on 22 September 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator.[5][6] On 3 September 2024, it was announced that Tszyu would challenge Murtazaliev for his IBF super-welterweight title on 19 October 2024 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, USA.[7][8][9] Murtazaliev won by third round stoppage in a fight where Tszyu was knocked to the canvas four times before his corner threw in the towel to end the contest.[10][11][12]

Murtazaliev vs. Kelly

Murtazaliev was scheduled to defend his title for the second time against Josh Kelly at Newcastle Arena in Newcastle, England, on 31 January 2026.[13][14] He lost by majority decision with the judges' scorecards reading 111–115, 113–114 and 113–113.[15][16]

Professional boxing record

24 fights 23 wins 1 loss
By knockout 17 0
By decision 6 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Loss 23–1 Josh Kelly MD 12 31 Jan 2026 Newcastle Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K. Lost IBF light-middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Tim Tszyu TKO 3 (12), 1:55 19 Oct 2024 Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF light-middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Jack Culcay KO 11 (12), 2:50 6 Apr 2024 Stadthalle, Falkensee, Germany Won vacant IBF light-middleweight title
21 Win 21–0 Roberto Valenzuela Jr UD 8 17 Dec 2022 The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Ahmad Cheikho TKO 1 (10), 1:10 26 Mar 2022 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Khiary Gray UD 8 17 Jul 2021 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Manny Woods TKO 4 (10) 26 Sep 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Jorge Fortea UD 12 2 Nov 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant EBP light-middleweight title
16 Win 16–0 Bruno Leonardo Romay TKO 1 (10), 1:50 18 Apr 2019 Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Russia
15 Win 15–0 Elvin Ayala TKO 9 (10), 2:05 2 Feb 2019 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC USA light-middleweight title
14 Win 14–0 Norberto González UD 10 13 Oct 2018 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC USA light-middleweight title
13 Win 13–0 Fernando Carcamo KO 1 (10) 4 Aug 2018, 0:41 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Kenneth McNeil TKO 5 (10), 2:08 3 Mar 2018 MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Carlos Galvan TKO 5 (10), 1:35 25 Nov 2017 MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Robson Assis TKO 1 (6), 1:14 5 Oct 2017 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Alex Sandro Duarte TKO 1 (6), 1:33 17 Jun 2017 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Josue Obando KO 4 (6), 2:46 27 Jan 2017 Sportsmen's Lodge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Botirsher Obidov KO 2 (8), 2:52 19 Nov 2016 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Magomedkamil Musaev TKO 2 (6), 0:40 11 Jul 2016 DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
5 Win 5–0 Artem Vychkin TKO 3 (6), 1:20 22 Apr 2015 Almaz, Chelyabinsk, Russia
4 Win 4–0 Mikhail Krinitsyn UD 6 29 Jan 2015 Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
3 Win 3–0 Andriy Danichkin TKO 2 (6), 1:40 22 Aug 2014 Victory Garden, Chelyabinsk, Russia
2 Win 2–0 Andrey Tylilyuk TKO 1 (4), 2:33 26 Jun 2014 Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
1 Win 1–0 Vasif Mamedov UD 4 31 May 2014 Central Stadium, Chelyabinsk, Russia

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev Beats Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision On Charlo-Castano Undercard". Boxing Scene. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. ^ "Murtazaliev stops Culcay, wins IBF 154lb title". Fightnews. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev Overpowers Jack Culcay in Thriller From Germany". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev wins IBF super welterweight title with knockout of Jack Culcay". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  5. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu next fight set for title eliminator in September in Australia". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ^ Guelas, Joanna (18 July 2024). "Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September". The Canberra Times.
  7. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 September 2024). "Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev confirmed for October in Orlando". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ^ "Tszyu's second US world title shot confirmed". Nine. 3 September 2024.
  9. ^ "'Still the man': Tszyu finally confirmed for title blockbuster as Aussie double act looms". Fox Sports. 3 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev repeatedly drops, and stops, reckless Tim Tszyu". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev proves he's world class, stopping Tim Tszyu in three to retain IBF junior middle title". The Ring. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Murtazaliev Stops Tszyu, Drops Him Four Times To Defend IBF Title". boxingnews.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly planned for January 31st in England". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  14. ^ "Matchroom announce four shows to kick off 2026". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  15. ^ "Boxing Results: Josh Kelly Edges Bakhram Murtazaliev For IBF Belt". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Underdog Josh Kelly dethrones Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
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