Azamat Murzakanov has stated that defeating Paulo Costa will position him significantly closer to a light heavyweight title fight. The Russian contender made these comments ahead of his upcoming bout with Costa, who is making his debut at 205 pounds after campaigning at middleweight. Murzakanov believes that a victory over the high-profile Brazilian, despite Costa being new to the weight class, will carry substantial value in the title race. The fighter expressed confidence that this win would place him just one step away from championship contention. The post includes a poll asking fans whether this victory would truly be meaningful for Murzakanov's title aspirations.
