Tim Tszyu Eyes Return Fight, World Title Shot, and Fireworks in the Ring

On October 19, Bakhram Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KOs) will defend his IBF super welterweight world title against Australian Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The action will stream exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Ahead of their world title match-up, former world champion Tszyu held a virtual press conference and discussed his upcoming fight and his hopes for his return. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. The main event is promoted in association with No Limit Boxing and Main Events.

Tim Tszyu Prepares for Next Fight and World Title Challenge

Tszyu Discusses Goals for Next Fight

Tszyu will be eager to bounce back to winning ways after his bloody loss to Sebastian Fundora on March 30, 2024. At the virtual press conference, the Australian spoke about wanting to grab the opportunity: “This is another big opportunity for me to come back to the U.S. in front of a big audience and fight for another world title. I can’t wait to grab the opportunity with both hands.”

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He continued: “I’m bringing the heat. Hopefully he doesn’t take a step back, because everyone knows my style. Hopefullythere’s less blood from me this fight, but we’re definitely going to bring the fans a fight to remember.”

He added regarding his recovery from his last fight: “I’m feeling great and all cleared from the cut in my last fight. I was ready to get back in the ring, because I like to keep myself busy. That’s what I’m all about.”

Learning Lessons

Looking back at lessons from his last fight, Tszyu said: “There was plenty to learn from my last fight. It was a close one. We definitely put on a show and gave the fans bang for their buck. That’s what boxing is all about.”

He continued: “I had to reset and put emotions aside when the cut happened. It is what it is, we had to move on. Now I’m fighting for the world title and that’s all that’s on my mind right now.”

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Revealing his state of mind, the Australian said: “I have no fear. It doesn’t exist in my bloodstream at all. I just want the biggest and best challenges out there. Whoever the ‘bad guy’ is, I want them fed to me.”

Murtazaliev and Big Fights

Looking ahead to his fight for IBF glory against Murtazaliev, he said: “I haven’t watched too much of Bakhram. I know that when he gets hit, he comes at you more. That can be a hard style. He’s got that dog in him. But I believe in my abilities and everything is going according to plan. Nothing is supposed to be easy on the road to the top. There’s no such thing as an easy fight. You have to go through the fire.”

Speaking about the big fights available, he said: “This division is red hot. There’s a lot of big matchups to be made. When you think about all the great fighters, there’s going to be a lot of exciting fights and I can’t wait to be a part of them.”

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Referring to the support he’s received and where he wants to go, “The Soul Taker” said: “The Aussie fans are the ones who put me into this position. When I go into the ring I feel like I have the whole country behind me. It means a lot to me.”

“I’m not satisfied at the moment, because there’s a long way to go that I want to reach. We’re still at the bottom level right now.”

Tszyu is eager to prove himself once again as he challenges for the IBF super welterweight title against Murtazaliev in October, and it remains to be seen if “The Soul Taker” can return to winning ways.