Murat Gassiev and Otro Wallin will struggle this Saturday on the Regnum Carya Resort, in Antalya, Turkey, for the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Intercontinental heavyweight belt.
The Russian will face the Swede in the principle occasion of the historic night time that can happen on this nation. It will likely be the primary time {that a} regional title of the pioneer group might be contested in Turkey, making it a really special day for the game.
Gassiev was cruiserweight champion and his solely loss was at that weight in opposition to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, who was champion in that class and is now heavyweight champion in three organizations (WBA, IBF and WBO).
In Wallin’s case, he’s a powerful opponent with document whose solely defeat has been in opposition to Tyson Fury, present WBC heavyweight champion. The European is going through an ideal alternative and needs to benefit from it with a victory that can assist him transfer up on this planet enviornment.
Gassiev has a document of 30 wins, 1 loss and 23 knockouts, whereas Wallin has 25 wins, 1 loss and 14 knockouts.