Gassiev: It does not seem to me that Usik is a favorite

Russian world champion in heavyweight version WBA / IBF Murat Gassiev understands that his next rival – the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usik – the strongest of his opponents but this Gassiev does not confuse.

"And my coach, and I understand that with each new fight my opponents are only stronger If you do not take into account the tournament, Usik was therefore considered the leader of the ranking of our weight, and his Outing in the final of the tournament proved once again the fact that he is at the forefront of this ranking, so I'm sure that now I'm expecting the strongest rival of my career.

The fact that Usik is a favorite does not press me at all.He is a favorite, I know his achievements, but at the same time he is another my opponent, and for me it's only the fact that I am the first, I am going to fight against the rival, not against the opponent

It may not be a normal situation, but I do not feel any sort of struggle before the favorites, Lebedev was also a favorite in our fight and I did not have a lot of luck against Dortikos. "- said Gassiev in a interview with R-sport.

Recall that the battle Usik – Gassiev will take place on July 21 in Moscow. The crown will be the title of absolute heavyweight champion, as well as the Mohammed Ali Cup.