Bakhram Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KOs) faces Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) in the main event live from Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL on October 19. The reigning IBF super welterweight champion makes the first defense of his belt. The former WBO 154-pound titleholder of Australia looks to once again get on top of the division. The world championship bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
In the co-main event, unbeaten Cuban Yoenis Tellez (8-0, 6 KOs) goes up against Johan Gonzalez (35-3, 34 KOs) of Las Vegas by way of Venezuela. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds at junior middleweight.
In the main event opener, Mexican-born Australia-based Mateo Tapia (17-0, 10 KOs) squares off against Venezuelan-born Mexico-based Endry Saavedra (16-1, 13 KOs). The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at middleweight. The vacant IBF International title is on the line.
Among the Murtazaliev vs Tszyu prelims, Cuban Dainier Pero (6-0, 4 KOs) and Willie Jake Jr (11-5-2, 3 KOs) of Indianapolis, Indiana go head-to-head at heavyweight. Justin Viloria (6-0, 4 KOs) of Whittier, California and Diuhl Olguin (16-40-7, 10 KOs) of Mexico clash at super featherweight. Carlos Jackson (20-1, 13 KOs) of Anniston, Alabama and Ryan Lee Allen (10-8-1, 5 KOs) of Jackson, Michigan battle it out at super bantamweight.
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Tim Tszyu results
Get Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Tim Tszyu full fight card results below.
Main card
- Bakhram Murtazaliev def. Tim Tszyu by TKO (R3 at 1:55) | Watch video
- Yoenis Tellez def. Johan Gonzalez by TKO (R7 at 1:57)
- Mateo Tapia vs. Endry Saavedra – majority draw (94-92, 93-93, 93-93)
Prelims
- Dainier Pero def. Willie Jake Jr by KO (R3 at 1:34)
- Justin Viloria def. Diuhl Olguin by TKO (R7 at 0:40)
- Ryan Lee Allen def. Carlos Jackson by TKO (R4 at 2:37)
- Daniel Blancas def. Marco Delgado by unanimous decision (58-55, 58-55, 58-55)
- Gary Antonio Russell def. Jaden Burnias by KO (R4 at 1:11)
- Jocksan Blanco def. Angel Ilarraza by unanimous decision (40-34, 40-34, 40-34)
- Roberto Raul Rivera Gomez def. Jenn Gonzalez by unanimous decision (39-37, 40-36, 40-36)
- Michael Garcia def. Carlos Aguilera Martinez by unanimous decision (40-34, 40-34, 40-34)