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

Azamat Murzakanov believes that defeating Paulo Costa at their upcoming bout will position him significantly closer to a light heavyweight title fight. Murzakanov acknowledged that while Costa is making his debut at 205 pounds, a victory over the former middleweight title challenger would still carry major significance for his career trajectory. The Russian contender is confident that this matchup represents a crucial step toward championship contention. Details about the specific event and timing of the bout were not provided in the statement.