Former featherweight star Naseem Hamed, today carving out a decent rep as a ringside commentator, liked what he saw on Saturday night in Russia as the unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk became the first man in boxing history to win all four recognised world titles at cruiserweight. » Read More
New unified cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk says he’ll accommodate Tony Bellew; Eddie Hearn says talks will begin this week
-In the end Oleksandr Usyk made it look easy. Last night in Russia in dominating a very good, not to mention very tough, Murat Gassiev to win not only all four world titles at 200 pounds but also the Muhammad Ali Trophy of The World Boxing Super Series, the unbeaten Usyk proved once again how he is a legit pound-for-pound force. » Read More
Oleksandr Usyk: It’s lonely at the top…
-Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk (15-0, 11 Kos) wrote history tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow as he unified all four major world titles in his division and became the winner of the first season of the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament and thus the first recipient of the Muhammed Ali trophy. » Read More
Results: Oleksandr Usyk decisions Murat Gassiev, wins WBSS cruiserweight tournament
-Oleksandr Usyk (15-0, 11 KOs) triumphed on Saturday night in beating a badly over-matched IBF/WBA cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev (26-1, 19 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy in capturing the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament at the Olimpiysky Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia. » Read More
Usyk vs Gassiev: Briedis praises Gassiev, Dorticos can’t wait! Lonnie Ali to present Ali Trophy
-Both Mairis Briedis and Yunier Dorticos lost their semi-finals with great honour – Here are their interesting thoughts on the historic Ali Trophy Cruiserweight Final between Aleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev in Moscow. » Read More
What next for the Gassiev vs Usyk Winner – a move to heavyweight?
-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. » Read More
Usyk vs Gassiev: From Russia with Love
-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. » Read More
Usyk, Gassiev Weigh-In Results, Photos, Videos
-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. » Read More
Usyk vs Gassiev: Press Conference Quotes
-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. » Read More
Murat Gassiev & Abel Sanchez Quotes & Interviews – Gassiev vs Usyk
-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. » Read More