Comments Thread For: Freddie Roach Impressed: Murat Gassiev Was a Beast in There

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Undefeated slugger Murat Gassiev has maintained his streak of wins with a split points decision over compatriot Denis Lebedev to win the IBF cruiserweight title. Gassiev knocked Lebedev down in the fifth round with a hook to the body but the defending champion came back strongly late as the 23-year-old tired.
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[Chrismart]

Some nice praise there from Roach and Lebedev.

[BoxingFan85]

I haven't got a chance to rewatch the fight yet, but Gassiev looked winded after 8.. But power wise he is a beast.. Lebedev's chin held up good.. I'd like to see a rematch for sure..
Good to see some praises from Lebedev...

[Lou Cipher]

Denis (rhymes with p*nis) got his ass whooped real good

[Decepticus]

Good sportsmanship from Lebedev, gracious in defeat in spite of the close fight. Ward should take a page off Lebedev's book.

[OctoberRed]

I bet Lebedev regrets not staking that WBA belt with a rematch clause now.

[epyh]

Gassiev carried Lebedev.
He didn't want to hurt his homie.

Props to him.

[KeyboardWarrior]

That first rib roaster Gassiev hit Lebedev with that made him take a knee was brutal. Gassiev did himself and his trainer proud yesterday and has a lot of upside.

[UNBIASED BOXING]

Lets put him up against Usyk and see how much of a beast he truly is.

[davidw9785]

Good sportsmanship from Lebedev, gracious in defeat in spite of the close fight. Ward should take a page off Lebedev's book.

Haha yeah... C'mon Ward

The Gassiev-Lebedev fight was great. Very close, but I think Gassiev got a couple rounds just by the way he was breaking Lebedev down physically with those powerful shots.