Originally published at: WBA Approves Gassiev vs. Kadiru Heavyweight Title Fight – World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee, in conjunction with the Rankings Committee, conducted an extensive review and officially approved this Saturday’s WBA Heavyweight World Championship bout between champion Murat Gassiev and Germany’s Peter Kadiru in Russia. Gassiev had originally been scheduled to defend his title against Tony Yoka, but the French contender was forced…