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Gassiev Defends WBA Title vs Kadiru After Yoka Withdrawal

7/7/2026

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Gassiev Defends

Murat Gassiev (WBA champion), 33-2 with 26 knockouts, will defend his title against Peter Kadiru (challenger) on July 11.
Tony Yoka (withdrawn) pulled out because of a back injury, prompting Peter Kadiru, 23-1 with 13 knockouts, to replace him, sparking criticism of the matchup.
Murat Gassiev says he will keep the belt in Russia, adding a win could lead to a defense while an upset would launch Kadiru into elite.

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Gassiev Defends

Joe Joyce is the candidate to replace Tony Yoka against Murat Gassiev.
The IBA Pro 19 event lacks a confirmed U.S. broadcast, though it streams on YouTube.
Jose Uzcategui will appear on the undercard of Gassiev’s title defense.
47-year-old Felix Sturm fights Granit Stein in Stuttgart, streaming on DAZN at 11 a.m. ET.
Megan Redstall faces Maisey Rose Courtney for a WBO flyweight title on July 12 in Brentwood, England, on DAZN.

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Gassiev Defends

Murat Gassiev (WBA champion), 33-2 with 26 knockouts, will defend his title against Peter Kadiru (challenger) on July 11.
Tony Yoka (withdrawn) pulled out because of a back injury, prompting Peter Kadiru, 23-1 with 13 knockouts, to replace him, sparking criticism of the matchup.
Murat Gassiev says he will keep the belt in Russia, adding a win could lead to a defense while an upset would launch Kadiru into elite.

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