In July 2021, Murtazaliev beat light middleweight contender Khiary Gray By Unanimous Decision.
[1] On 6 April 2024, Murtazaliev knocked out Jack Culcay in the 11th round of their fight for the vacant IBF light-middleweight title at Stadthalle, Falkensee in Germany.
[2][3][4] Tim Tszyu was expected to make his ring return on September 22, 2024 in Australia, battling it out in the IBF super welterweight title eliminator.
[5][6] On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Tszyu would challenge Murtazaliev for his IBF super welterweight title on October 19, 2024 in Orlando, FL.
[7][8][9] Murtazaliev won by third round stoppage in a fight where Tszyu was knocked to the canvas four times before his corner threw in the towel to end the contest.