Azamat Murzakanov says Costa win would bring him closer to title shot

Azamat Murzakanov stated that a victory over Paulo Costa would position him significantly closer to a title fight in the light heavyweight division. Murzakanov emphasized the importance of this matchup despite Costa making his debut at 205 pounds. The Russian contender views this as a major opportunity to advance in the rankings. Costa is moving up from middleweight for this bout. The fight represents a crucial stepping stone for Murzakanov's title aspirations.