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Gassiev Crushes Pulev with Devastating KO!
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev in the sixth round.
- The victory secured the WBA 'regular' heavyweight title.
- Gassiev may now challenge Oleksandr Usyk for a full world title shot.
In a dramatic turn of events in Dubai, Murat Gassiev secured the WBA 'regular' heavyweight title with a sensational knockout of Kubrat Pulev. Gassiev landed a devastating left hook in the sixth round, ending the fight decisively as Pulev could not recover.
This emphatic victory not only crowns Gassiev a champion but also opens the door for a potential unification bout against the WBA 'super' champion, Oleksandr Usyk. Gassiev has a previous history with Usyk, having lost a unanimous decision at cruiserweight.
The WBA had stipulated that the winner of the Pulev-Gassiev bout must face Britain's rising star Moses Itauma next. Pulev's team had bypassed a mandatory defense against Itauma to take on Gassiev, a decision that has now led to this new landscape.
