Murat Gassiev is set to make his initial defense of his WBA heavyweight championship this Saturday. The Russian fighter will proceed with the bout after a new challenger has been secured for him. English Translation: Joyce Misses Out on Heavyweight Title Shot as Gassiev Opponent Conf

Shelly Finkel, co-manager for Deontay Wilder, has confirmed that the American former world heavyweight champion is open to facing Oleksandr Usyk.