Best fights of Murat Gassiev
Over 15 years as a professional, Murat Gassiev has compiled a 34-2 (27) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Murat Gassiev KOs Krzysztof Włodarczyk
On October 21, 2017 Murat Gassiev defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Krzysztof Włodarczyk. Gassiev was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Włodarczyk was 36 with a record of 53-3-1. Gassiev was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Włodarczyk was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Krzysztof Włodarczyk via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Murat Gassiev KOs Yuniel Dorticos
On February 3, 2018 Murat Gassiev, the IBF cruiserweight champion, met Yuniel Dorticos, the WBA cruiserweight champion, in a title unification fight. Gassiev was 24 years old with a record of 25-0, and Dorticos was 31 with a record of 22-0. Gassiev was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Dorticos was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Yuniel Dorticos via TKO in the 12th round. Became the unified cruiserweight champion.
3. Murat Gassiev defeats Denis Lebedev
On December 3, 2016 Murat Gassiev fought Denis Lebedev for the IBF cruiserweight title. Gassiev was 23 years old with a record of 23-0, and Lebedev was 37 with a record of 29-1. Gassiev was coming off a win and Lebedev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gassiev won via split decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
4. Murat Gassiev KOs Kubrat Pulev
On December 12, 2025 Murat Gassiev fought Kubrat Pulev for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. Gassiev was 32 years old with a record of 32-2, and Pulev was 44 with a record of 32-3. Gassiev was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pulev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Kubrat Pulev via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Murat Gassiev KOs Peter Kadiru
On July 11, 2026 Murat Gassiev faced Peter Kadiru in a heavyweight bout. Gassiev was 32 years old with a record of 33-2, and Kadiru was 29 with a record of 23-1. Gassiev was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kadiru was on a 9-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Peter Kadiru via TKO in the 6th round.
6. Murat Gassiev KOs Carlouse Welch
On August 26, 2022 Murat Gassiev fought Carlouse Welch for the vacant EBP and Eurasian Boxing Parliament heavyweight titles. Gassiev was 28 years old with a record of 28-1, and Welch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassiev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Carlouse Welch via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
7. Murat Gassiev KOs Mike Balogun
On March 3, 2023 Murat Gassiev fought Mike Balogun for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Gassiev was 29 years old with a record of 29-1, and Balogun was 39 with a record of 20-0. Gassiev was on a 3-fight winning streak and Balogun was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Mike Balogun via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Murat Gassiev KOs Engin Karakaplan
On October 31, 2014 Murat Gassiev fought Engin Karakaplan for the vacant IBF InterContinental cruiserweight title. Gassiev was 21 years old with a record of 18-0, and Karakaplan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassiev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Gassiev stopped Engin Karakaplan via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Murat Gassiev KOs Kem Ljungquist
On October 26, 2024 Murat Gassiev faced Kem Ljungquist in a heavyweight bout. Gassiev was 31 years old with a record of 30-2, and Ljungquist was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassiev was coming off a loss. Gassiev stopped Kem Ljungquist via KO in the 5th round.
10. Murat Gassiev loses to Oleksandr Usyk via unanimous decision
On July 21, 2018 Murat Gassiev met Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed cruiserweight title unification fight. Gassiev was 24 years old with a record of 26-0, and Usyk was 31 with a record of 14-0. Gassiev was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Usyk was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Gassiev lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Usyk.