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

Azamat Murzakanov believes a victory over Paulo Costa will position him significantly closer to a light heavyweight title opportunity. The Russian fighter acknowledged that even though Costa is making his debut in the 205-pound division, defeating the former middleweight title challenger would be meaningful for his career trajectory. Murzakanov stated that such a win would put him within one step of a championship bout. The post includes a poll asking fans whether this victory would truly advance him toward a title shot or hold limited significance.