Gassiev, 33-2 (26 KOs), won that title when he cracked Kubrat Pulev with such force in the sixth round of their December showdown that the wily veteran did not beat the count. Gassiev, a former beltholder at cruiserweight, is used to facing world class opposition. And until we can say that same about Itauma, Gassiev reckons, we should hold off on the hype.
Murat Gassiev warns Moses Itauma about the Andy Ruiz effect
