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

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

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

Kostya and Tim seem to be back on good terms, with the ex-world champion hugging his son as he arrived in Orlando for the flight yesterday – but things haven’t always been rosy between the pair 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’s now prepared to do for them when they need his help.

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

Record: 22 wins, 16 victories 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)

Thanks for joining us for Daily Mail Australia’s coverage of Tim Tszyu’s battle with Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF Super Welterweight world title.

The Aussie might be a big favourite with the bookies but this promises to be a war between two fighters who are known for their aggression and punching power – plus there’s a quality undercard to soak up before we get to the main event.