Bakhram Murtazaliev


Bakhram Sait-Khamzatovich Murtazaliev is a Russian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation light-middleweight title from 2024 to 2026.
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Professional career

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

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.

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. 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. 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.

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. He lost by majority decision with the judges' scorecards reading 111–115, 113–114 and 113–113.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss23–1Josh KellyMD1231 Jan 2026Newcastle Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K.Lost IBF light-middleweight title
23Win23–0Tim TszyuTKO3, 1:5519 Oct 2024Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF light-middleweight title
22Win22–0Jack CulcayKO11, 2:506 Apr 2024Stadthalle, Falkensee, GermanyWon vacant IBF light-middleweight title
21Win21–0Roberto Valenzuela JrUD817 Dec 2022The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20Win20–0Ahmad CheikhoTKO1, 1:1026 Mar 2022Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
19Win19–0Khiary GrayUD817 Jul 2021AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18Win18–0Manny WoodsTKO4 26 Sep 2020Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
17Win17–0Jorge ForteaUD122 Nov 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant EBP light-middleweight title
16Win16–0Bruno Leonardo RomayTKO1, 1:5018 Apr 2019Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Russia
15Win15–0Elvin AyalaTKO9, 2:052 Feb 2019Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S.Retained WBC USA light-middleweight title
14Win14–0Norberto GonzálezUD1013 Oct 2018The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC USA light-middleweight title
13Win13–0Fernando CarcamoKO1 4 Aug 2018, 0:41Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win12–0Kenneth McNeilTKO5, 2:083 Mar 2018MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Carlos GalvanTKO5, 1:3525 Nov 2017MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0Robson AssisTKO1, 1:145 Oct 2017Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
9Win9–0Alex Sandro DuarteTKO1, 1:3317 Jun 2017Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Josue ObandoKO4, 2:4627 Jan 2017Sportsmen's Lodge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Botirsher Obidov2, 2:5219 Nov 2016T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Magomedkamil MusaevTKO2, 0:4011 Jul 2016DIVS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
5Win5–0Artem VychkinTKO3, 1:2022 Apr 2015Almaz, Chelyabinsk, Russia
4Win4–0Mikhail KrinitsynUD629 Jan 2015Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
3Win3–0Andriy DanichkinTKO2, 1:4022 Aug 2014Victory Garden, Chelyabinsk, Russia
2Win2–0Andrey Tylilyuk1, 2:3326 Jun 2014Markstadt, Chelyabinsk, Russia
1Win1–0Vasif Mamedov431 May 2014Central Stadium, Chelyabinsk, Russia