IBF Cruiserweight Champion Murat Gassiyev says that he feels great responsibility with the forthcoming WBSS semi-final fight against WBA champion Yunier Dorticos in Russia. The meeting of these boxers is scheduled for February ...
"I am very glad that my fight will be in Russia. Many people will have the opportunity to see me in Sochi, including my family. I feel a great responsibility on fighting in Russia. I have the most positive expectations, it's good that I managed to achieve a fight in Russia. This is an important event for Russian boxing.
"I hope to win in the semifinals and go to Saudi Arabia for the final. A few weeks ago, I arrived in the United States to start training, select sparring partners and start sparring," Gassiev said.