The title became vacant after American Jermell Charlo pulled out of a fight with Murtazaliev in November 2023, resulting in him being stripped of the IBF world title.
Murtazaliev, a 31-year-old athlete living in the United States, competed for the world title for the first time. It was his 22nd career victory, 16 of which were by knockout. Culcay, 38, was beaten for the fifth time in 33 victories and failed to become world champion for the second time.
- The CAS spoke about the consideration of the appeal of the International Boxing Association to the IOC
Source: Sport

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