Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev LIVE: All the action as Aussie drops bombshell news about his future with his fiancee

Much has been made of Kostya Tszyu making the trip to Florida for this fight after he spent years being barred from ringside at Tim’s bouts. No hint of any problems here as the Hall of Famer hugs his son and gives him some words of encouragement as he begins his preparations in the dressing room…

The former world champ turned commentator believes the Aussie will have the edge in terms of his game plan, mental toughness and ability to adapt.

Porter says he feels he still has to convince Aussies that Tszyu is in the very top ranks of world boxing – and that while Murtazaliev is tough and iron-hard, the Tim will be able to remain calm, figure him out and use his footwork to maintain a good distance.

Basically, Porter is backing Tszyu to adapt to the Russian’s style – while branding the IBF champ more one-dimensional than the Aussie challenger.

Tszyu is a huge fan of American muscle cars – and he’s selling off his beloved 1955 Chevrolet in anticipation of moving to Vegas with his fiancee.

‘I’ve said goodbye to Australia and started to look at houses here. I’m definitely moving … The future does belong here in America,’ he said before the biggest fight of his life.

His manager Glen Jennings is certain the switch to the States is the way forward for his fighter.

‘It’s inevitable, really,’ Jennings said.

‘America is where Tim needs to be to get ready for the highest levels. This is where all the best sparring is and Australia is so small by comparison, and it’s a long way away.

‘As much as Tim will miss home, he will still ahve the luxury of fighting, then shooting home to Sydney for a holiday and getting back to the US.’

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

Sportsbet has the Aussie paying $1.16 for the win, with the Russian at $5.75.

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

Pretty surprising odds there considering both men are proven knockout artists who like to be aggressive and mix it up. Even when there’s a bit of a gap in class between fighters of that nature, bookies often hedge their bets due to the unpredictable nature of puncher vs puncher fights.

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)

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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.