Bakhram Murtazaliev is a Russian professional boxer, reaching the #1 junior middleweight ranking for the International Boxing Federation.

As #1 contender, Murtazaliev was to have a purse bid against Jermell Charlo for the IBF world title; Charlo vacated the world title and in response the IBF ordered Murtazaliev to face Jack Culcay for the now vacant title.[1] Before this development, Murtazaliev was the mandatory challenger for four years; he took spots on several Premier Boxing Champions cards to allow Charlo to fight other, including Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev and The Charlos vs. Derevyanchenko and Rosario.[2] Originally, Murtazaliev was the manadaotry challenger to Jeison Rosario, but initially waited as Charlo and Rosario pursued title unification.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jermell Charlo vacates IBF belt ahead of purse bid". ESPN.com. November 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ Donovan, Jake (November 21, 2023). "Jermell Charlo Vacates IBF Title In Lieu Of Mandatory Title Defense Versus Bakhram Murtazaliev". BoxingScene.com.
  3. ↑ "Jermell Charlo ordered to face IBF mandatory Bakhram Murtazaliev | Sporting News Australia". www.sportingnews.com. October 11, 2023.
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