Murat Gassiev to return on July 29?

Murat Gassiev
Murat Gassiev

According to Steve Kim of ESPN, February 29th on DAZN in Texas, finally, will be the debut of Murat Gassiev (26-1, 19 KOs) in the heavyweight division.

26-year-old Russian, who owned WBA and IBF cruiserweight titles last fought in July, 2018, losing to Oleksandr Usyk in the first season of WBSS finale.

In the main event of the February card on DAZN will be the opposition of the former champion in four weight categories Mikey Garcia (39-1, 30 KOs) against the owner of championship belts in two weight categories Jessie Vargas (29-2-2, 11 KOs).