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The big beasts of the Cruiserweight Divison finally meet tonight for all the Major belts and the WBSS title in a mouth-watering clash in Moscow. Highly rated, former Olympian Oleksander Usyk, 14-0-0 takes on unbeaten powerhouse Murat Gassiev, 26-0-0 in the long awaited Final, originally scheduled for Dubai in May. Will the quicker, flashier southpaw from Ukraine be able to outfox the relentless, hard-hitting and younger Gassiev? Whatever the result, if their respective semi-finals are anything to go by, a fantastic fight is in prospect here. A few months ago Usyk would have been definite favourite for this one, but since the fight was moved to Moscow, and in view of his impressive destruction of Younier Dorticos in his last fight, Gassiev has become a slight favourite. Personally I think that Usyk is the better of the two boxers and should have too much speed, skill and movement for Gassiev. His footwork and ability to work angles and throw effective combinations, while managing to stay out of range, should see Usyk coming out on top. Obviously, the market disagrees with me slightly. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, Gassiev is as strong as an ox and carries tremendous power in both hands. He throws some great combos, particularly when he gets inside the guard. He has a great chin and a particularly powerful left hook, which he loves to double up, on finishing off several opponents with the uppercut. There have been some doubts raised about Usyk's preparation having sacked his trainer and taking on his cut man instead. Also the fact that the fight is in Gassiev's home country : Moscow is always the kind of place that raises doubts about impartiality and all sorts of rumours of skullduggery abound. However, as the fight is taking place under the auspices of the WBSS, and previous fights seem to have been free of any obvious interference, I think that these fears can be laid to rest. I don't believe that Moscow will be any more impartial than London, Manchester or Glasgow, to be honest. And, I believe that the better fighter will be victoroius on the night. It's Usyk for me, after an extremely hard fought and exciting contest, but Gassiev is as dangerous as they come. Great fight in store, looking forward to it.
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Fedor Chudinov in a hard fight against Mohammedi for France. Not particularly impressive from Chudinov, interesting to see how the judges see it. Chudinov looks tired and flat-footed.
Previously unbeaten light middleweight Ponomarev was beaten in a split decision earlier, if that's any guide to the impartaility (or otherwise) of the Russian judging. Although Vorobiev is also Russian.
a slghtly dodgy split decision for Chudinov, there. Not sure he deserved it, tbh.
Money coming in for Usyk now, although the last fight might put some bettors off a bit. Usyk gone to evens from 2.12 earlier.
As you say I can't see the fact that it's in Russia being much of an issue given it's under WBSS who will not want any dodgy decision to affect the credibility and market value of their next two tournaments. Particularly since the middleweight final is beginning to get a bit farcical.
I can see it being close though and people being split on the winner.
I'm surprised Usyk lost favoritism. Though the 5/2 the bookies put up on Gassiev even pre change of location was ridiculously under rating him.
I can see it being close though and people being split on the winner.
I'm surprised Usyk lost favoritism. Though the 5/2 the bookies put up on Gassiev even pre change of location was ridiculously under rating him.
same link ive been using, is R9 of breidis up to date?
Might be a delay of about a minute, not sure. It's the only one I've got, i'm afraid.
http://streamhunter.top/boxing/oleksandr-usyk-vs-murat-gassiev-sht5a4a297?l=1544418739
This one is in English, but my anti virus doesn't like it and Duke Mckenzie is on it. Still Duke's is always good for a laugh, whether he knows it or not.
This one is in English, but my anti virus doesn't like it and Duke Mckenzie is on it. Still Duke's is always good for a laugh, whether he knows it or not.
naz speaking the truth here, he picked eubank to beat groves ffs, hes utterly hopeless
layed gassiev, no where near good enough usyk is a monster.
layed gassiev, no where near good enough usyk is a monster.
They are both good. Gassiev maybe the harder hitter, Usyk quicker and more skillful, and not without power, himself.
so no feather fisters on show
They are definitely not feather fisters. 
but they are both very strong, so it could easily go the distance. In fact, I think it will.
but they are both very strong, so it could easily go the distance. In fact, I think it will.
Usyk ahead, fairly comfortably, but Gassiev is always dangerous.
took one of his brst on chin no danger.
this guy is good
this guy is good
hes going to have to do alot here to get the decsision with the gassiev being at home
hes touching him and moving, shades of ali in the ring here!!
Gassiev lands a strong one now and again, but usyk must be well up , by now.
Gassiev a bi too flat footed and slow. Has the equalizer though, not sure if he'll be able to land it cleanly enough.
If Gassiev wasn't so tough, they could easily stop this.
depends what time, wisey, should be a good fight. Munguia is very strong at the weight.
Masterclass from Usyk. Think Gassiev will come back from that and show what a great performance it was as well.
I think beefy will give him a much better fight than Ali did
nah they stuck the name badge thing on once he was announced the winner
Kalle to busy hoovering up half of Columbia to give a **** about birds.
nah they stuck the name badge thing on once he was announced the winner
Not on my stream.
Not on my stream.
I saw them messing around with the name badge things beforehand and then she stuck it on after he was announced the winner
this streamhunter link was pretty legit, congrats des!
yes, it was a bit behind the other one but pretty clear.
Superb display from Usyk. Never seen such a big cruiser with such output and so nimble footwork.
Gassiev looked clueless from the first bell. Heavy handed but ploddish footwork and no head movement.
Bellew gives Usyk a much harder test and may just fancy it with the latter looking like he lacks top class power.
Can see Usyk chasing the big dollars at heavyweight and he should give the top big boys real headaches and very possibly beat them all if lasting 12 rounds.
Gassiev looked clueless from the first bell. Heavy handed but ploddish footwork and no head movement.
Bellew gives Usyk a much harder test and may just fancy it with the latter looking like he lacks top class power.
Can see Usyk chasing the big dollars at heavyweight and he should give the top big boys real headaches and very possibly beat them all if lasting 12 rounds.
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