IBA President Umar Kremlev backs Gassiev for heavyweight unification fights after IBA Pro 19 title defence
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The IBA PRO 19 boxing night took place at the VTB Arena in Moscow, headlined by the fight between WBA heavyweight world champion Murat Gassiev and Germany's Peter Kadiru.
Gassiev confidently controlled the pace of the bout, and in the sixth round, following a series of powerful punches, Kadiru's corner decided to stop the fight. The Russian boxer successfully defended his WBA world champion title.
The President of the International Boxing Association, Umar Kremlev, highly praised Gassiev's performance:
“Murat defended his title brilliantly. As of today, he is one of the best boxers on the planet. Murat is a dangerous puncher, and he started showing this from the very first seconds of the fight. His ‘signature dish’ — the Gassiev-style liver shot — is already the stuff of legend worldwide.
Peter Kadiru did well; he did even more than was expected of him.
Murat is in excellent shape, and in this form, he can take on the planet's leading heavyweights. Gassiev is ready for unification fights, and the IBA is ready to organise them anywhere in the world,” Kremlev stated.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Jayr Raquinel Avenges Compatriots with First-Round Stoppage Over Kenbun Torres in Osaka
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 13 Jul 2026IBA President Umar Kremlev backs Gassiev for heavyweight unification fights after IBA Pro 19 title defence
Mon, 13 Jul 2026Chess Kings rules Pacquiao rapid chess team tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 13 Jul 2026P1 million at stake in DC Trail Ultra
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 13 Jul 2026Gabriel Santisima Retains WBO Asia-Pacific Title with First-Round Knockout Win
Sun, 12 Jul 2026Sumabong wins OPBF, WBO Asia Pacific titles
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 12 Jul 2026Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Philippine Blu Girls Ready to Take on the World’s Best at WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 12 Jul 2026Germo, Turno rule 34th Yakult 10-Miler Trilogy Davao
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 12 Jul 20261st Grandmaster Eugene Torre Open Standard Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 12 Jul 2026Murat Gassiev retains WBA heavyweight title at the spectacular IBA Pro 19
Sun, 12 Jul 2026Unbeaten John Michael Zulueta Headlines Highland Show July 25 in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 12 Jul 2026Raquinel, Torres Make Weight for Sunday Showdown in Japan
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 11 Jul 2026Pacquiao, Briggs and Chisora share their views ahead of IBA PRO 19 in Moscow
Sat, 11 Jul 2026LICA MALLS 500 SHAW TO HOST PACQUIAO CHESS TEAM TILT
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 11 Jul 2026Canelo vs Benavidez on Cinco De Mayo 2027? Maybe.
By Ralph Rimpell, Sat, 11 Jul 2026