Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev LIVE: All the action round by round as Aussie tries to become two-time world champ

They say Tszyu, Tszyu, Tszyu – and it’s not even close.

Sportsbet has the Australian paying $1.16 for the win, while the Russian pays $5.75.

Bet365 isn’t far off, with the Aussie at $1.16 and Murtazaliev at $5.

Pretty surprising odds considering both men are proven knockout artists who like to be aggressive and mix it up. Even if there is a small gap in class between these types of fighters, bookmakers often hedge their bets due to the unpredictable nature of puncher-versus-puncher fights.

While a big fight down under beckons for the 29-year-old if he gets past Murtazaliev, it could also mean distancing himself from his Australian fans – literally.

Tszyu’s backers at boxing promotion company No Limit want him back in the ring in Australia before the end of the year if he secures the IBF title today – with four Australian cities shortlisted to host the event.

Kostya and Tim appear to be on good terms again, with the ex-world champion hugging his son as he arrived in Orlando for the flight yesterday – but things weren’t always rosy between the two after the former undisputed lightweight king walked out on his family and returned to Russia to live when his eldest son was still a boy.

Now Kostya has revealed why he hardly sees his boys – and what he is now willing to do for them when they need his help.

Record: 24 wins, 17 wins by knockout, one loss

Record: 22 wins, 16 wins by knockout, 0 losses

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Tim Tszyu (IBF junior middleweight/super welterweight title)

Yoenis Tellez vs. Johan Gonzalez (super welterweight)

Dainier Pero vs. Willie Jake Junior (Heavyweight)

Justin Viloria vs. Diuhl Olguin (Super Featherweight)

Carlos Jackson vs. Ryan Lee Allen (super bantamweight)

Gary Antonio Russell Jr vs. Jaden Burnias (Super Bantamweight)

Thank you for joining us for Ny Breaking Australia’s coverage of Tim Tszyu’s battle with Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF Super Welterweight World Title.

The Aussie may be a big favorite with the bookmakers, but this promises to be a war between two fighters known for their aggression and punching power – plus there’s a quality undercard to enjoy before we get to the main event.