A look at possible options for Russian Murat Gassiev out of some US heavy hitters he could face next up.
Gassiev had another solid knockout victory last Saturday. In Russia.
This comes after his stoppage of Kubrat Pulev last year as also. He has momentum no if they are looking to box him in the US.
Some possible contenders and fighters in America could come up for him next up.
Here is an expanded list of American heavyweights who could be options for Murat Gassiev:
- Deontay Wilder: A former champion. Gassiev could be competitive with him now.
- Jared Anderson: A young American contender mentioned as a possible US opponent.
- Jeremiah Milton: An American Gassiev has already beaten. They fought in Miami in 2025.
- Jermaine Franklin Jr.: A ranked US heavyweight who Gassiev has spoken about.
- Michael Hunter: An experienced American professional. Gassiev had been expecting to fight him before.
- Jarrell Miller: A ranked American heavyweight. He was in the mix for other fights at the time.
- Andy Ruiz Jr.: A former world champion from the US. Gassiev has mentioned him as an example of heavyweight unpredictability.
- Richard Torres Jr – Knocked out by Frank Sanchez recently but an option also.
People complain about a lack of US heavies in boxing but there are a host of them above.
Not to mention there are many other contenders up and coming and prospects breaking through all the time such as these.
- Joshua Edwards: Former Pan American Games gold medalist from Houston.
- Pryce Taylor: Useful heavyweight from Brooklyn.
- Josh Popper: New Jersey fight who took a late start to his career.
Plenty for Gassiev to keep an eye on in America above.
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