The updated Murat Gassiev vs. German Michael Wallisch match is set for Thursday, July 22, at the Dynamo Volleyball Arena in Moscow, Russia. Initially, German contender Erkan Teper was slated to meet Murat Gassiev on July 22 in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Michael Wallisch has replaced Teper.
The match was initially scheduled to happen between veteran Kevin Johnson and Murat Gassiev. But, for multiple reasons, Erkan Teper came in, who has now been replaced by Michael Wallisch. The German professional boxer will not be a part of this fight. Teper faced some pandemic-related paperwork issues. There are still a lot of restrictions when traveling from one part of the world to the other. Erkan Teper was considered a worthy opponent for Murat Gassiev, the former world champion.
Murat Gassiev vs. German Michael Wallisch: Date & Venue
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Venue: Dynamo Volleyball Arena in Moscow, Russia
For the Murat Gassiev vs. German Michael Wallisch match on July 22, experts are focusing on Gassiev’s boxing skills. The Russian fighter is an industrious boxer but he will have to revisit his fighting style and bring changes right from the beginning as he moves through the heavyweight category. If he makes the right move at this moment, he has all the chances of winning the fight and becoming a champion. With a record of 27 wins and one loss, Gassiev has all the reasons to succeed.
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Murat Gassiev Background
Murat Georgievich Gassiev was born on October 12, 1993 in Vladikavkaz, Russia. The Russian professional boxer has held the IBF title from 2016 to 2018 & the WBA (Unified) title in 2018. Gassiev had a short amateur career, which consisted of 25 fights. Gassiev debuted into professional boxing on September 21, 2011, at the age of 17. His debut match was held at the Manezh in Vladikavkaz, Russia, against Roman Mirzoev. He has been a part of boxing for nine years. He is currently living in Big Bear, California, USA. Murat Gassiev’s last fight was on Oct. 31, 2020, against Nuri Seferi.
Gassiev was the winner of this fight by technical knockout (TKO). Gassiev won his first world championship on December 3, 2016, when he became world champion. In his last fight, the 27-year-old debuted at heavyweight, knocking out Nuri Seferi in the first round. This was the first fight for Gassiev in over two years. After suffering his first defeat in 2018 against Oleksandr Usyk, he moved to the heavyweight division.
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Quick Facts:
Name: Murat Gassiev
Alias: Iron
Country: Russia
Current Residence: Munich, Bayern, Germany
Age: 27
Height: 6′ 3½″ (192 cm)
Reach: 76″ (193 cm)
Division: Heavyweight
Pro: 9 years
Stance: Orthodox
Total fights: 29
Wins: 27
Losses: 1
Draws: 0
Michael Wallisch Background
Michael Wallisch is a professional boxer born on November 1, 1985, in Munich, Germany. Wallisch is a WBO European heavyweight champion. He has been fighting as a professional athlete for 11 years. Wallisch’s last fight was on March 13, 2021, against Knife Didier. Michael Wallisch won the fight by technical knockout (TKO).
Wallisch made his professional boxing debut on March 17, 2010. His debut match was against Taras Varava, which he won by technical knockout (TKO). Wallisch won his last two fights by KOs. He has suffered stoppage defeats to Joe Joyce, Tony Yoka, and Efe Ajagba.
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Name: Michael Wallisch
Country: Germany
Current Residence:
Age: 35
Height: 6′ 5½″ (197 cm)
Reach: 77″ (196 cm)
Division: Heavyweight
Pro: 11 years
Stance: Orthodox
Total fights: 26
Wins: 22
Losses: 4
Draws: 0
Murat Gassiev vs. German Michael Wallisch: Full Fight Card