Next fight Murata Gassieva will take place no earlier than June, the coach of the Russian boxer Vitaly Slanov told .
During his last fight at the end of September in Turkey, Gassiev lost by split decision to the Swede Otto Wallin, who after this victory boxed the British Anthony Joshua. Gassiev, 30, has 30 victories and two defeats. The former WBA and IBF cruiserweight champion has been competing in the heavyweight division since fall 2020.
— Preparations are progressing well, basic and in-depth work is now underway. After the operation, everything goes as planned, rehabilitation is underway and the loads are gradually increasing. We can’t expect him in the ring until June. Work is underway, but I have no right to express it now.
—Who would you like to see as Gassiev’s opponent?
“If he does well, then anyone can do it.” It would be great to have a rematch with Wallin.
— Immediately after the fight with the Swede, you stated that you did not agree with the decision.
“I watched the fight, my opinion hasn’t changed. Not with such an advantage as it seemed to me then, but Murat still won this fight. “Murat is determined to become a heavyweight champion,” Slanov told .
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