On March 3rd, Ural Boxing Promotions will hold a boxing card at the Demirchyan Arena. headlined by 29-year-old Russian's former unified Cruiserweight champion (29-1 KO22) Murat Gassiev. He will face #8 ranked America south paw heavyweight 39-year-old (20-0 KO16) Mike Balogun in a 10 round Main Event.

In 2018 Gassiev lost his 2 titles to Oleksandr Usyk by decision. A year later moved to the heavyweight division and got 3 wins by knockout. His last fight was August 2022. He looks to continue his win streak.

Lou Dibella fighter Heavy handed Balogun has beat every opponent that was put in front of him. He has knocked out his last 4 opponents. His biggest win to date was in December 2021, when he knocked out Trey Lippe-Morrision who is the son of Tommy Morrision on Triller. 

A win over Gassiev will give Balogun the opportunity he has been wanting for years.