Gassiev questions whether Fury v Joshua is for his WBA title

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

WBA champion Murat Gassiev expressed surprise at reports that Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua would be contested for his belt.

WBA world champion Murat Gassiev says he was 'surprised' when he saw reports that the reported fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would be for his WBA 'super' heavyweight title.

Sky Sports reports that Gassiev has called for the winner of any Fury v Joshua bout to make a mandatory defence against him if they box for the WBA title.

Gassiev questions whether Fury v Joshua is for his WBA title — Image: Sky Sports

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Gassiev: Fury-AJ title decision 'strange', calls for winner nextMurat Gassiev has called for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua victor to make a mandatory defence against him if they are going to box for the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight title.Sky Sports · 7 Oct, 06:06
Gassiev unsure if Fury v Joshua will be for his WBA beltMurat Gassiev says he was "surprised" when he saw reports Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua would be for his WBA world title.BBC Sport · 6 Oct, 12:55

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