[Boxing] Tim Yszyu vs. Bakhram Murtazaliev IBF Junior Middleweight title

[Dave1]

We can see that Tim Tsyzu has advantage here look at the round he has 141 round and their winning rate is 70% which is super duper good and he much younger but don't forget about the Bakhram Murtazaliev that hold tittle IBF world super welter it is hard to pick but for now I might gonna go to Tim

It's really tough to choose, especially since Tim's coming off a loss, he might be a different fighter in this fight. Sometimes, when an undefeated fighter loses, their confidence takes a hit, and they start doubting themselves. I guess it depends on the betting odds. If Murtazaliev's odds to win outright are +400 or more, a lot of people might bet on him.

I'm seeing a lot of people favoring Murtazaliev here too.

Maybe OP can create a poll so we can all vote and see what everyone thinks.

Tim is coming from a loss, but it's not something that he wanted to, I mean if you have seen the fight against Fundora, Tim is winning the first 2 rounds until that accidental elbow at the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldqCKi6T0RA

And after that it was completely a different game as Tim will have to deal with that cut and the blood coming into his eyes. So Tim could be the favorite here and this could be a real test for him if he still what it takes to become a champion or what someone said he could be just a overrated fighter because of his last name.

[coin-investor]

Tim really need this win after a very disappointing loss against Fundora, he should have won the fight based on experts analysis but incident like having cut is something that will take you out of your game.

Murtazaliev is undefeated but he lacks quality opponents and his record cannot match up the quality of Tim's opponent. Again,  I have Tszyu winning the fight, he is a better fighter, and I believe he is well motivated on this fight, This is his chance to be a champion again, and hopefully he can get a rematch against Fundora and avenge his only loss.

[Jating]

Bakhram Murtazaliev could be a tailor fit fight Tim Tszyu. So in paper it might be a good fight and Murtazaliev has a great chance. Nevertheless, this is a comeback fight for Tim after that nightmare match with Fundora in which he lost his belt.

So it's double motivation for Tim here to win, it could be a tough match up for him, but at the end of the 12 rounds, I'm seeing Tim hands being raised in a 12 rounds unanimous decision win to stay in the hunt for a Fundora rematch or a fight with Bud Crawford early next yeaer.

If Bahram Murtazaliev wins the fight against Tim Tszyu, then fights with more famous opponents (for example, a fight with Terence Crawford) await him. Murtazaliev defeated Jack Culkai. And Jack Culkai's fighting style is very similar to Tim Tszyu's. Tim Tszyu, like Jack Culkai, likes to be overly active and often misses punches. And Bahram Murtazaliev is a master of knockout punches.
He does not rely on exhausting the opponent, but on a quick victory with a clear knockout. At the same time, Murtazaliev himself is very hardy.
But the main thing is that he knows how to set himself up for victory. This is a very valuable fighting quality.

I wouldn't compare style of Culkai though, Tim might overextend I do agree, but he has matured enough after becoming a champion. It's that the way he lost his fight to Fundora that make this fight somewhat very dangerous for him.

But as I have said, Tim has a good boxing IQ, might not be the best at this division, but he still has the potential to win against Murtazaliev here. And the experience goes to Tim here, Murtazaliev might have the knockout power, but he hasn't face a boxer like Tim before. And if he can't knockout Tim, will he still have plan B as the fight goes to the distance and he himself was not prepared for it and might not have the gas tank to last full 12 rounds?

[bisdak40]

But as I have said, Tim has a good boxing IQ, might not be the best at this division, but he still has the potential to win against Murtazaliev here. And the experience goes to Tim here, Murtazaliev might have the knockout power, but he hasn't face a boxer like Tim before. And if he can't knockout Tim, will he still have plan B as the fight goes to the distance and he himself was not prepared for it and might not have the gas tank to last full 12 rounds?

I agree that Bakhram has not yet faced an opponent of Tim Tszyu’s caliber. If this fight goes the distance, it’s almost certain that Tim will emerge victorious. While I don’t underestimate Bakhram’s talent, I believe he isn’t quite ready to defeat someone like Tim. Bakhram will likely go toe-to-toe with Tim, hoping for a knockout, as that seems to be his only chance for victory. This fight will be a true test of his abilities and could be a pivotal moment in his career.

[Dave1]

But as I have said, Tim has a good boxing IQ, might not be the best at this division, but he still has the potential to win against Murtazaliev here. And the experience goes to Tim here, Murtazaliev might have the knockout power, but he hasn't face a boxer like Tim before. And if he can't knockout Tim, will he still have plan B as the fight goes to the distance and he himself was not prepared for it and might not have the gas tank to last full 12 rounds?

I agree that Bakhram has not yet faced an opponent of Tim Tszyu’s caliber. If this fight goes the distance, it’s almost certain that Tim will emerge victorious. While I don’t underestimate Bakhram’s talent, I believe he isn’t quite ready to defeat someone like Tim. Bakhram will likely go toe-to-toe with Tim, hoping for a knockout, as that seems to be his only chance for victory. This fight will be a true test of his abilities and could be a pivotal moment in his career.

Yes, as I have said as well, this could be a big test for Tim, but we have seen Tim though really go to a lot of tough opponents in the past and win by going into distance. And if not for the accidental cut on his head against Fundora, I think he could have won that fight.

So barring any accidents again like that against Bakhram Murtazaliev, I think Tim might attempt to go for a knockout win. But I do not see him overextending though as he has also a good boxing IQ. And so if there are no knockout or knockdown, then obviously a hard fought 12 round decision win for him.

[Maslate]

Yes, as I have said as well, this could be a big test for Tim, but we have seen Tim though really go to a lot of tough opponents in the past and win by going into distance. And if not for the accidental cut on his head against Fundora, I think he could have won that fight.

Let's hope it doesn’t happen to him again, but I have a feeling that Murtazaliev will target the spot where Tim got cut in his last fight. Hopefully, he finds a way to handle it, because it’s clear it bothered him last time. This reminds me of the Pacquiao vs. Morales fight (their first), where Morales took the win, but in the next two fights, Pacquiao dominated him.

So barring any accidents again like that against Bakhram Murtazaliev, I think Tim might attempt to go for a knockout win. But I do not see him overextending though as he has also a good boxing IQ. And so if there are no knockout or knockdown, then obviously a hard fought 12 round decision win for him.

A 71% KO rate shows he’s got power, so hopefully, he’s more aggressive, just without being careless.

It would also be great if he gets an impressive win to boost his popularity, since that’s really the goal.