Tim Tszyu is set to challenge for the super-welterweight world title, as the International Boxing Federation has ordered champion Bakhram Murtazaliev to defend his title against the Australian contender. Tszyu, a former WBO world champion and the highest-ranked contender with the IBF, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to become a two-time world champion.
The 29-year-old Tszyu suffered a loss in March to American Sebastian Fundora, relinquishing his WBO strap. Negotiations are now underway between Tszyu's promoters and Murtazaliev's team to determine the date and location of the fight. While Murtazaliev prefers the US as the venue, Team Tszyu is eager to have the bout in Australia.
