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Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassijew – results and post-fight report
Murat Gassijev became the “regular” WBA heavyweight champion in Dubai on Friday after a stunning sixth-round one-punch knockout of Kubrat Pulev.
Gassiev detonated a devastating left hook that knocked Pulev to the ground, and the Bulgarian was unable to defeat the count at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Pulev, defending his crown for the first time, made a dominant start, keeping his Russian rival at bay with his piston jab in the first few rounds.
Gassiev (33-2, 26 KO) began to loosen his hands in the third round, connecting with the 44-year-old’s body.
However, Pulev (32-4, 14 KO) regained control in a wild fifth round in which he knocked Gassiev back to the ropes with a powerful right hand.
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The 32-year-old was successful in the fight in the fifth round in a very close round.
However, the former cruiserweight world champion ended the fight in the blink of an eye a round later.
A sweetly placed left hook sent Pulev to the canvas.
“Kobra” bravely tried to defeat the count, but his legs did not give way under him and the fight was ended.
LEFT HAND FROM HELL
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Gassiew will have to make a mandatory title defense Moses This is going to hurtprovided the 20-year-old passes Jermaine Franklin on January 24.
Pulev suffered his fourth professional defeat and third at the distance after previous losses to Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko.
Usmonov defeats Hughes
Bakhodur Usmonov organized the fight at the end, defeating Maxie Hughes and getting closer to the fight for the lightweight world title.
Hughes (29-8-2, 6 KO) dominated early in the fight, but Usmonow (12-0, 5 KO) made a robust comeback in the second half of the fight to secure a majority decision victory.
One of the judges scored the fight 114-114 for each, but it was rejected by two scores of 116-112 and 115-113 in favor of the Tajik, who holds a high position in the WBA rankings in the race for champion Gervonta Davis, and this fight is an eliminator for the blockbuster title.
Bakhodur Usmonov won his WBA lightweight eliminator against Maxie Hughes
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Musaev stops Mbenge
Vadim Musaev scored in the third round to deny Tulani Mbenge the IBO welterweight title.
Musaev (14-0, 9 KO) defeated Mbenge (22-3, 16 KO) in the second round, and destroyed South Africa with a straight left hand.
.@musaev_vadim_69 𝐍𝐎𝐓 came to play with this early KO
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Agrba takes revenge on Munoz
Khariton Agrba took revenge on Ruben Nestor Neri Munoz in a super lightweight rematch.
Agrba (17-1 9 KO) lost by knockout in the second round to Munoz (18-3 14 KO) in July, but the 30-year-old southerner made no mistake this time and this time he picked a clear winner on the scorecards.
Undercard remaining
Indian welterweight contender Faizan Anwar (21-0, 9 KO) remained undefeated after a points victory over Khuseyn Baysangurov (25-2, 20 KO)
Nico Ali Walsh (12-2-1, 5 KO) returned to winning ways after a draw in the last break, defeating Jeremiah Sserwadda (12-5-1, 9 KO) in six rounds in the middleweight division.
Russian lightweight hopeful Daud Alaev (14-1, 8 KO) forced Dave Penalosa (20-2, 12 KO) to withdraw after six rounds.
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Estelle Mossely (12-0-1, 1 KO) remained undefeated and scored a decisive victory over Ellen Simwaka (13-8-2, 8 KO), also in the lightweight category.
The IBA Pro Bantamweight World Championship title went to Yoel Finol (3-0), who scored again in his head-to-head rematch with Shakhobidin Zoirov (1-1).
Artem Suslenkov (14-0, 9 KO) won the IBA Pro Intercontinental heavyweight title after a brutal sixth-round knockout of Stanley Wright (14-2, 11 KO).
Potential heavyweight fighter Madiyar Saydrakhimov (2-1, 1 KO) secured his second professional victory, defeating David Dzukaev (1-1) on points.
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Chris Billam-Smith forced Ryan Rozicki to retire on the stool at the end of the seventh round of a thrilling Zuffa Boxing UK fight on Saturday in Bournemouth.
Billam-Smith (22-2, 14 KO) finally defeated the tenacious Rozicki before the visiting corner pulled him out before the start of the eighth round of the cruiserweight clash at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Rozicki (21-2-1, 20 KO) started at a breakneck pace, forcing Billam-Smith to exchange pockets with him.
Favorite house obliged, and a cut was already noticeable under the Canadian’s left eye.
In the second round, Rozicki worked continuously, but in the same round he was deducted a point for constantly using his head.
Billam-Smith fired a huge uppercut in the third period, rocking Rozicki as he tried to continue trading.
‘The Bruiser’ regained momentum in the fourth quarter, pinning the Bournemouth player to the ropes and having to take several well-placed punches.
In a pulsating fifth quarter, both players continued to trade blow for blow, with both finding success inside.
The former WBO world champion landed at will in the sixth place, and yet Rozicki bravely and incredibly remained standing in the midst of an avalanche of almost eight punches.
The 31-year-old staggered back to the corner, looking distressed and bloody after throwing further unanswered punches tardy in the seventh period.
Rozicki’s corner saw enough and withdrew his man to give ‘The Gentleman’ his first win since overtaking Brandon Glanton last April.
Billam-Smith has lined up a potential clash with former IBF world champion and Zuffa stablemate Jai Opetaia.
Clarke survives two knockdowns, stops Massey in a thriller
Cheavon Clarke rose to the top twice, stopping Jack Massey in the seventh round of a thrilling cruiserweight bout.
Massey (23-4, 13 KO) was poised for an early stoppage after Clarke (11-2, 9 KO) floored Clarke (11-2, 9 KO) in the fourth with a powerful right hand.
“One Smack” increased the pressure and a body shot knocked down the Kent fighter again.
However, “C4” pulled himself together and delivered a right hand in the seventh set, knocking the 33-year-old down to his pants.
Clarke sensed a break and used a series of right hands, prompting referee Bob Williams to intervene.
Cutler said goodbye to Sutton after his injury
Lee Cutler returned to winning ways after losing to Sam Eggington, and Aaron Sutton withdrew from the competition due to an injury in the third round.
Cutler (16-2, 8 KO) landed a right hand that left Sutton (19-3, 3 KO) writhing in pain from a shoulder injury.
McKenna blows Streeter away
Stephen McKenna bounced back from his loss to Lee Cutler by defeating Casey James Streeter in the first round.
Streeter (15-4-2, 6 KO) somehow stayed on his feet after McKenna (16-1, 15 KO) detonated a brutal left hook, but the subsequent attack knocked him to the ground.
The American defeated the count, but McKenna was relentless and after another series of punches, he forced the referee to intervene.
Undercard remaining
Sam Hickey (5-0, 2 KO) defeated Todd Tompkins with a mighty right hand punch in the second round of the middleweight fight.
Tompkins (4-1) was administered oxygen while he was on the canvas, but the 29-year-old was fortunately back on his feet shortly after.
It all ended in the second when Sam Hickey brutally knocked out Todd Tompkins
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Heavyweight Ivan Dychko bounced back from his loss to Jermaine Franklin Jr. after a split decision he won against Harvey Dykes (7-1-1).
Dychko (16-1, 14 KO) came away with two scores of 97-92, outscored by a score of 95-94 in favor of Dykes.
ABSOLUTE DOMINATION
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— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) June 6, 2026
Welterweight prospect Alex MacMillan (4-0, 3 KO) defeated Leo Fanthome (7-3, 1 KO) three times en route to a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Potential airy heavyweight fighter Leon Hughes (5-0, 4 KO) defeated Mario Vergiev (8-5, 5 KO) in the third round.
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