Murat Gassiev and Oleksandr Usyk share the same heavyweight dream

Murat Gassiev and Oleksandr Usyk share the same heavyweight dream

Russia’s Murat Gassiev, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, share a dream. In fact, they share two dreams: that of winning the soon to be concluded World Boxing Super Series tournament, and that of moving up in weight and ruling the world at heavyweight.

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Gassiev vs. Dorticos – a modern classic

Gassiev vs. Dorticos – a modern classic

The “semi-final” label attached to this fight may be taking some of the glamor and luster away. The WBSS tourney has proved to be a great platform for premium boxing and has matched the best against the best, a rarity in our sport.

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Usyk vs Gassiev – We have a final!

Usyk vs Gassiev - We have a final!

We have a final: Gassiev beats Dorticos to face Usyk in Jeddah

Russia’s Murat Gassiev dropped Yunier Dorticos three times in the 12th round and dramatically stopped the previously unbeaten Cuban with just eight seconds remaining of a highly entertaining Ali Trophy semi-final at Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia.

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Gassiev vs Usyk: Is it even possible to pick a winner?!

Gassiev vs Usyk: Is it even possible to pick a winner?!

Fans everywhere have been treated to a quite sensational tournament of top class boxing with the still ongoing but soon to be settled World Boxing Super Series; both the 168 and 200 pound tournaments thrilling millions. Having thus far gone without a hitch (not to tempt fate at this late stage in both tourneys) we have seen great fights, great presentation, great professionalism and we have had great value for money.

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