{"id":690673,"date":"2026-07-14T06:50:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/690673\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T06:50:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:50:20","slug":"murat-gassiev-targets-heavyweight-unification-after-peter-kadiru-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/690673\/","title":{"rendered":"Murat Gassiev Targets Heavyweight Unification After Peter Kadiru Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cUnification fights are always the priority in professional boxing,\u201d Gassiev said to the media after the fight. \u201cKabayel has the WBC belt, Dubois has the WBO belt, and the IBF title is vacant. Those fights are always the priority.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gassiev said his motivation hasn\u2019t changed despite moving up from cruiserweight, where he captured two world titles before falling short in his bid to become the undisputed champion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI held two world titles at cruiserweight and fought for the undisputed championship,\u201d Gassiev said. \u201cUnfortunately, it didn\u2019t happen then. This is a new chapter, and I want to move toward unification fights.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked if he had a preferred opponent among the heavyweight champions, Gassiev declined to call out any one fighter.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now I\u2019m only thinking about getting some rest,\u201d he said. \u201cAfter that, I\u2019d fight any champion because they have the belts. Every boxer comes into the sport to become a world champion and reach the highest level, which is becoming the undisputed champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although Gassiev\u2019s long-term objective is to unify the heavyweight titles, he acknowledged that other high-profile fights could become options if the championship picture remains tied up. Among them is British veteran Derek Chisora, who entered the ring following Saturday\u2019s bout.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we can\u2019t unify the belts in the near future, why not?\u201d Gassiev said. \u201cChisora and I have a good relationship. We\u2019re friends. He\u2019s a big name in boxing, and that fight would generate a lot of excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before looking ahead, Gassiev admitted his performance against Kadiru wasn\u2019t his sharpest. Multiple opponent changes disrupted his training camp, but he refused to use that as an excuse.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a tough fight. There\u2019s nothing to hide,\u201d Gassiev said. \u201cBut when you\u2019re among the top heavyweights, there are no excuses. You have to be ready for everything. That\u2019s professional boxing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gassiev plans to take a short break before discussing his next move. Gassiev plans to take a short break before discussing his next move. A unification bout remains his preferred outcome, although a lucrative fight with Chisora is also a possibility. The 31-year-old says his ultimate objective remains unchanged: collecting heavyweight world titles and earning another opportunity to pursue the undisputed championship.<\/p>\n

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