Back in February, in Russia, in the second semifinal of the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament, Murat Gassiev, unbeaten, met Cuba’s Yunier Dorticos, also unbeaten, and a truly incredible battle was witnessed.… read more “Murat Gassiev vs. Yuiner Dorticos: 2018’s Fight Of The Year”
The post-fight documentary after Usyk made history by becoming the undisputed Cruiserweight champion of the world after defeating Gassiev in the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Final.… read more “VIDEO: Aleksandr Usyk wins Ali Trophy – THE DAY AFTER”
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 “Oleksandr Usyk: It’s lonely at the top…”
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 “Results: Oleksandr Usyk decisions Murat Gassiev, wins WBSS cruiserweight tournament”
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 “Usyk vs Gassiev: Briedis praises Gassiev, Dorticos can’t wait! Lonnie Ali to present Ali Trophy”
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 “What next for the Gassiev vs Usyk Winner – a move to heavyweight?”
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 vs Gassiev: From Russia with Love”
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, Gassiev Weigh-In Results, Photos, Videos”
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 “Usyk vs Gassiev: Press Conference Quotes”
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 “Murat Gassiev & Abel Sanchez Quotes & Interviews – Gassiev vs Usyk”