What next for the Gassiev vs Usyk Winner – a move to heavyweight?

07/21/2018 James Slater

Fans will witness an historic fight tonight in Russia, as unbeaten cruiserweights Oleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev will collide for all four world titles at 200 pounds.

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Usyk vs Gassiev: From Russia with Love

07/21/201807/21/2018 Chris Carlson

The night after the World Boxing Super Series Season 2 Draft Gala, Oleksandr Usyk takes on Murat Gassiev in the finals to wrap up Season 1 of the cruiserweight division.

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Usyk, Gassiev Weigh-In Results, Photos, Videos

07/21/201807/20/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Usyk and Gassiev hit the scales in Moscow

Aleksandr Usyk (89,9 kg) and Murat Gassiev (89,9 kg) made weight ahead of Saturday’s Ali Trophy Final at the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex in Moscow.

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Usyk vs Gassiev: Press Conference Quotes

07/19/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Ukraine’s Aleksandr Usyk and Russia’s Murat Gassiev exchanged words of respect at the final pre-fight press conference ahead of Saturday’s Ali Trophy Final at the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex, Moscow.

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Murat Gassiev & Abel Sanchez Quotes & Interviews – Gassiev vs Usyk

07/19/201807/19/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Abel Sanchez: Usyk on his back before nine! Murat Gassiev’s coach Abel Sanchez has studied Aleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday’s Ali Trophy Final in Moscow and predicts problems for the Ukrainian if he doesn’t improve from his performance in the semi-final against Mairis Briedis.

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VIDEO: Usyk vs. Gassiev Documentary

07/19/201807/18/2018 World Boxing Super Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1eY5WpfK38

OLEKSANDR USYK (Ukraine)
WBC Cruiserweight World Champion, 1st Title Defense
WBO Cruiserweight World Champion, 5th Title Defense.
Age: 31 / Date of birth: January 17, 1987
Residence, birthplace: Simferopol, Ukraine
Record: 14-0, 11 KOs / Total rounds: 105 / World championship fights: 5-0, 2 KOs
Height: 6’3″ – 190cm / Reach: 78″ – 198cm / Stance: Left-handed
Manager: Egis Klimas / Trainer: Sergei Vatamanyuk

MURAT “Iron” GASSIEV (Russia)
WBA Cruiserweight World Champion, 1st Title Defense
IBF Cruiserweight World Champion, 3rd Title Defense
Age: 24 / Date of birth: October 12, 1993
Residence: Big Bear Lake, California / Birthplace: Vladikavkaz, Russia
Record: 26-0, 19 KOs / Total rounds: 120 / World championship fights: 3-0, 2 KOs
Height: 6’3.5″ – 192cm / Reach: 76″ – 193cm / Stance: Right-handed
Advisor: Leo Khorolinsky / Trainer: Abel Sanchez

WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS

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Usyk vs Gassiev: Aleksandr Usyk Q & A

07/16/201807/15/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Ukraine’s WBO and WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Aleksandr Usyk, is looking forward to the historic Ali Trophy Final against Murat Gassiev on July 21 in Moscow, Russia.

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The Hottest Fights Of The Summer: Usyk v Gassiev; Matthysse v Pacquiao; Groves v Smith; More

07/05/201807/05/2018 James Slater

The summer period is a time when, by and large, boxing takes a back-seat to other sports, it takes a break.

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Usyk vs Gassiev WBSS Final Set For Moscow on July 21

06/18/2018 James Slater

We’ve had to wait a little longer than we thought we would for the final to be announced, but the cruiserweight final of The World Boxing Super Series is on – for Moscow, Russia on July 21.

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Aleksandr Usyk vs Mairis Breidis (Preview & Prediction)

01/27/201801/26/2018 Chris Carlson

Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Breidis meet head-up in a cruiserweight unification bout at Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia. Back in July 2017 this division sparked a buzz amongst avid followers of the sport once it was revealed all major sanctioning bodies would be involved in the World Boxing Super Series.

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