Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu walkout songs: Tracks the boxers have used before
The highly anticipated Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu showdown is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Murtazaliev will defend his IBF super welterweight title against Tszyu in a 12-round matchup.
Murtazaliev secured the vacant IBF title in April with an 11th-round knockout victory over Jack Culcay. The 31-year-old Russian has finished three of his last five opponents, boasting impressive wins over fighters such as Roberto Valenzuela Jr., Ahmad Cheikho, and Manny Woods.
Meanwhile, Tszyu is coming off the first loss of his professional career, having dropped a split decision to Sebastian Fundora in March during their WBO and WBC super welterweight title bout. 'The Soul Taker' has triumphed in four of his last five fights, finishing two of his opponents and going the distance twice. Among his notable victories are wins over Brian Mendoza, Tony Harrison, and Terrell Gausha.
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu: Which songs have both boxers walked out to?
The fighters' walkouts are the lifeblood of any major fight card, turning the arena into a furnace of anticipation. These entrances not only ignite the fighters’ spirits but also charge the crowd with energy.
Although the walkout songs for the Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu clash are still under wraps, we can delve into the iconic tracks these boxers have selected in previous bouts.
With an undefeated professional record of 22-0, including 16 victories by knockout, Murtazaliev aims to maintain his perfect streak while also seeking to achieve a triumphant first defense of his title.
Murtazaliev has established a tradition of walking out to 'Noxçiyçö' ('Nokhchiycho') by Ali Dimayev, a song that resonates with his Islamic-Russian heritage. This spiritual anthem has accompanied him for nearly all of his fights.
Meanwhile, Tszyu, sporting a professional record of 24-1 with 17 victories by knockout, is determined to regain his winning momentum and, most importantly, reclaim a title once more.
'The Soul Taker' enjoys keeping things dynamic by choosing a new walkout song for each of his fights. For his WBO title clash against Brian Mendoza in October 2023, Tszyu made a striking entrance with a remix of 'Gangsta's Paradise' by Coolio and 'Ante Up' by M.O.P featuring Busta Rhymes, Teflon, and Remy Martin.
For his entrance before the fight against Tony Harrison, Tszyu stepped into the spotlight with a captivating mix of the timeless classic 'Hypnotize' by The Notorious B.I.G. and 'Juice in the Car' by Avalanche the Architect.