Gassiev-Miller Talks Open Door For Andy Ruiz Rematch
Murat Gassiev’s team has begun negotiations with Jarrell Miller for a WBA heavyweight title fight before the end of 2026. Beyond the immediate matchup, a Miller victory would open a … read more
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Murat Gassiev Ignores Jarrell Miller, Considers Derek Chisora
Gassiev says negotiations continue without an opponent or date and would fight Chisora if the heavyweight bout advances his career. Murat Gassiev has dismissed Jarrell Miller’s attempts to provoke him … read more
Johnny Nelson says Moses Itauma should avoid Murat Gassiev: “I wouldn’t go there yet”
The former cruiserweight champion believes Frank Sanchez is the smarter next opponent if Itauma defeats Filip Hrgovic on August 29 Johnny Nelson believes Moses Itauma should avoid a fight with … read more
Murat Gassiev Targets Heavyweight Unification After Peter Kadiru Victory
The WBA heavyweight champion says world title fights come first but would welcome a showdown with Derek Chisora if the belts remain unavailable Murat Gassiev says heavyweight unification fights are … read more
Murat Gassiev Stops Peter Kadiru, Defends WBA Heavyweight Title
The champion broke down late replacement Peter Kadiru in six rounds to complete the first defense of his heavyweight crown in Moscow Murat Gassiev defended his WBA heavyweight title with … read more
Murat Gassiev Gives Away 28 Pounds to Peter Kadiru Before Title Fight
The WBA heavyweight champion weighed almost 28 pounds lighter than late replacement Peter Kadiru ahead of Saturday’s title defense in Moscow WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev (33-2, 26 KOs) will … read more
Joe Joyce denied late world title opportunity in Moscow
Peter Kadiru replaces Tony Yoka for Saturday’s WBA heavyweight title fight, leaving Joe Joyce on the undercard despite emerging as a leading replacement option Joe Joyce’s hopes of securing another … read more
Peter Kadiru Replaces Tony Yoka For Murat Gassiev WBA Title Fight July 11
Tony Yoka’s injury has handed Germany’s Peter Kadiru an unexpected shot at Murat Gassiev’s WBA heavyweight title in Moscow Peter Kadiru will challenge Murat Gassiev for the WBA heavyweight title … read more
Joe Joyce Moves Toward Surprise World Title Shot July 11
Tony Yoka’s withdrawal has left newly elevated WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev searching for a late replacement in Moscow Joe Joyce could receive an unexpected shot at the WBA heavyweight … read more
Tony Yoka Withdraws From Murat Gassiev Fight Days Before July 11 Title Defense
A back injury has forced the French heavyweight to withdraw from his July 11 challenge, leaving Murat Gassiev without a confirmed opponent for his first WBA “Regular” title defense Murat … read more