British promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Murat Gassiyev (26-1, 19 KOs), in his debut in the heavyweights will meet Joey Dawejko (19-7-4, 11 KOs). Duel will take place on July 27 in Arlington, Texas, in the undercard of the unification bout in the light welterweight division between Jose Carlos Ramirez and Maurice Hooker.
Joey Dawejko (18-7-4, 11 KOs) will be the next opponent of the former cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev (26-1, 19 KOs). On July 27 at the boxing evening of DAZN in Arlington boxer from Russia will make his debut in the heavyweight division.
31-year-old Russian heavyweight Sergey Kuzmin (14-0, 11 KOs) will hold the next bout in the pro ranks on March 9 in Verona, USA. His opponent will be 28-year-old American Joey Dawejko (19-6-4, 11 KOs). Kuzmin’s WBA intercontinental title will be at the stake of the meeting. In the main event of the evening the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will face Joe Smith Jr. In the US, the evening will be broadcast on the DAZN platform.