Murat Gassiev, hailing from Chelyabinsk, is set to square off against Andrzej Wawzik from Poland in an upcoming boxing match.
Polish Boxer Andrzej Wawrzyk to Face Former Unified Cruiserweight Champion Murat Gassiev
On August 23, 2025, a significant heavyweight bout is set to take place at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida. Andrzej Wawrzyk, a seasoned Polish boxer, will be stepping into the ring against Murat Gassiev, a former unified cruiserweight champion.
Wawrzyk, standing tall at 6'5", boasts a distinguished career in the heavyweight division. Known for his world-level experience, he has challenged for the WBA heavyweight title and secured notable knockout victories over former contenders such as Frans Botha, Danny Williams, and Albert Sosnowski. Despite his age of 37 (as of 2025), Wawrzyk remains a competitive fighter, having recently gone the distance with former WBA heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev.
Gassiev, on the other hand, has made a name for himself in the boxing world with an impressive record. Prior to this fight, he held the WBA and IBF titles in the cruiserweight division. Since late 2020, he has been competing in the heavyweight division, winning 5 fights, with 24 of his 33 professional fights resulting in knockouts. His last fight was a knockout victory over Kem Jungquist in the fifth round, which took place in Yerevan, Armenia.
In a recent interview, Gassiev expressed his intention to win and put on a great show. The fight under the auspices of the Russian Boxing Federation promises to be an exciting spectacle for boxing fans.
For Wawrzyk, this bout represents a significant matchup against a former world champion in Gassiev. With both fighters bringing their unique skills and experiences to the ring, this heavyweight bout is not one to be missed.
[1] Wawrzyk has won 34 of his 39 fights and has 5 losses. [2] Wawrzyk has had 39 professional boxing matches. [3] Gassiev has won 31 of his 33 fights, with 24 of those being knockouts. [4] Gassiev has participated in 33 professional boxing matches. [5] Gassiev has won 5 fights in the heavyweight division. [6] The interview was given to the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation. [7] The fight will take place in Miami, USA. [8] The last fight between Gassiev and Jungquist took place in Yerevan, Armenia.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the heavyweight bout between Polish boxer Andrzej Wawrzyk and former unified cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev, set to take place in Miami, Florida. Prior to this fight, Gassiev has won 31 of his 33 professional boxing matches, 24 of which resulted in knockouts, while Wawrzyk has won 34 of his 39 matches, with notable wins over former contenders in the heavyweight division.
