Former World Boxing Association (WBA) junior middleweight title contender Russian Magomed Kurbanov, in a conversation with , expressed hope that his compatriot Bahram Murtazaliev will win over the Australian. Tim Tszyu .
Tszyu, 29, lost a split decision to American Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas in late March, suffering the first defeat of his career. He failed to defend the World Boxing Association (WBO) world title or win the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight belt. Media reported that the International Boxing Federation (IBF) had ordered Murtazaliev to defend his junior middleweight title against Tszyu. That match is expected to take place in October.
– It’s a good fight. To be honest, I was surprised that it took place, because initially it was known that the auction would take place. Tim Tszyu is like a kind of lottery ticket. He is always the one who should fight for the title. It is clearly evident here that [промоутеры] They want to write some kind of story, they obviously want Tszyu to win, and then set him up for a rematch with Fundora, and maybe even a fight with [Теренсом] Crawford.
I think Bahram will do everything very well. He will ruin all the plans of Tszyu’s team. I will support Murtazaliev. He has every chance to win this confrontation. I think Bahram will take this fight very seriously. In terms of styles, yes, they are different. Tim Tszyu is always blocked, moving forward, wants to break [соперника]. And Bahram works more by the jab, like Kovalev boxes, he has a school. Really different styles. I want Murtazaliev to win and ruin all the plans of Tszyu’s team. At least someone from Russia will fight Tim Tszyu! In general, I wish them both good luck, may the strongest win, “Kurbanov told .
Murtazaliev is 31 years old and has 22 wins in 22 fights.
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