Gassiev has 'respect' for Itauma - but teases future heavyweight clash

WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev has expressed his 'respect' for Moses Itauma while teasing that a future fight could soon be on the cards.

Gassiev is set to pursue his 34th professional victory when he faces Tony Yoka in Moscow on July 11. A win would preserve his status as the mandatory challenger - behind Agit Kabayel - for a shot at Super champion Oleksandr Usyk.