10-01-2023, 01:10 PM
(10-01-2023, 01:02 PM)diehard Wrote: Wallin outboxes Gassiev in IBF eliminator
In an IBF heavyweight eliminator, southpaw Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KOs) edged Murat Gassiev (30-2, 23 KOs) by split decision over twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Regnum Carla Resort in Antalya, Turkey. Tactical fight. Gassiev was aggressive but had trouble landing. Wallin fired a non-stop jab and threw sporadic combinations. Scores were 115-113, 115-113 Wallin, 117-111 Gassiev.
Wallin, 32, has won six straight since suffering his only loss against Tyson Fury in 2019. Former cruiserweight champion Gassiev, 29, suffered his first loss as a heavyweight.
Big win for Wallin that.
People gave fury a load of stick for having a few issues with Wallin but Wallin just took care of Usyk's best win with little problem.