Swedish boxer Otto Wallin said that during a duel with the Russian Murat Gassiev sees a great opportunity to return to the heavyweight elite.
The fight will take place on September 30 in Belek, Turkey. The Russian WBA InterContinental heavyweight title will be on the line.
“I’m incredibly happy to have this fight.” The last few years have been difficult, without significant fights, but I finally have a big opportunity and I’m ready to grab it with both hands. I have prepared well for the fight with Murat Gassiev and I am looking forward to the opportunity to show my skills in the fight itself. “I am very motivated,” said Gassiev, whose words were provided to by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation.
Former WBA and IBF cruiserweight champion Gassiev has 30 victories (23 by KO) and one defeat. The Russian has been competing in the heavyweight division since the fall of 2020 and has earned four debut victories during that time. During his last fight in March in Yerevan, the 29-year-old boxer eliminated the American Mike Balogun in the second round. Wallin has 25 victories (14 by KO) with a defeat in September 2019 against the current WBC champion, Briton Tyson Fury. After this fight, the 32-year-old Swede won five in a row.
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Source : MatchTV
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