Promoter's Official HD Stream for Today's Russian Card

[Killer Blow]

Gassiev's promoter says that they will not give Lebedev rematch, because he removed the WBA belt from the stake.

That sucks.

[Tanzio]

Gassiev's promoter says that they will not give Lebedev rematch, because he removed the WBA belt from the stake.

That sucks.

You reap what you sow.

[Tanzio]

5th round

Thanks (you too lefty). Sounds like an excellent scrap.

Indeed it was.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQDl5Rl7N78#t=148

Thanks again Freedom2013 for sharing these links, and the many others that you have so generously informed us of in the past.

[boxing_rocks]

Gassiev's promoter says that they will not give Lebedev rematch, because he removed the WBA belt from the stake.

That sucks.

That was a Russian language interpretation. The English version sounds like they will give a rematch if the WBA belt is also at stake.

[Tanzio]

1 = 10-9 Lebedev (although Gassiev landed the heaviest blow of the round.

2 = 10-9 Lebedev (boxing beautifully. Gassiev not remotely busy enough).

3 = 10-9 Gassiev (starting to walk Lebedev down behind solid jabs and chopping the body).

4 = 10-9 Lebedev (very close).

5 = 10-8 Gassiev (body work by Gassiev but what a warrior Lebedev is!!)

6 = Lebedev (very close landing more but Gassiev landing more telling blows).

7 = 10-9 Gassiev (very close but Gassiev gets it on a big lefthook near the bell. Gassiev is a fvcking Rockem Sockem Robot!)

8 = 10-9 Gassiev

9 = 10-9 Gassiev (another close one won by big right near bell by Gassiev).

10 = 10-9 Gassiev (another close one).

11 = 10-9 Lebedev

12 = 10-9 Lebedev very close.

114-113 Gassiev. It should not have been that close but Lebedev is that great.

[lefty]

Lebedev is still one of my favourite fighters despite last night's loss. He was the more skillful fighter of the two last night Gassiev was like a tank that just wouldn't stop coming forward. He's a beast. Most fighters wouldn't be able to walk through Lebedev's punches like that.

[Tanzio]

Lebedev is still one of my favourite fighters despite last night's loss. He was the more skillful fighter of the two last night Gassiev was like a tank that just wouldn't stop coming forward. He's a beast. Most fighters wouldn't be able to walk through Lebedev's punches like that.

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

[lefty]

Lebedev is still one of my favourite fighters despite last night's loss. He was the more skillful fighter of the two last night Gassiev was like a tank that just wouldn't stop coming forward. He's a beast. Most fighters wouldn't be able to walk through Lebedev's punches like that.

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

[Killer Blow]

Gassiev's promoter says that they will not give Lebedev rematch, because he removed the WBA belt from the stake.

That sucks.

That was a Russian language interpretation. The English version sounds like they will give a rematch if the WBA belt is also at stake.

I think Gassiev would KO him in a rematch. There's a lot he could have done better whereas Lebedev couldn't have done much more.

[Freedom2013]

I think Gassiev would KO him in a rematch. There's a lot he could have done better whereas Lebedev couldn't have done much more.

And Lebedev is getting old, he's been in a lot of wars.

[lefty]

Boxing rocks and freedom- do either of you speak Russian? Also Tanzio- I know I've seen you typing in Russian and how your wife is Russian and you have business interests out there; can you speak the language fluently?

[Counter-puncher]

Lebedev is still one of my favourite fighters despite last night's loss. He was the more skillful fighter of the two last night Gassiev was like a tank that just wouldn't stop coming forward. He's a beast. Most fighters wouldn't be able to walk through Lebedev's punches like that.

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Good old modern supplements

[boxing_rocks]

Boxing rocks and freedom- do either of you speak Russian? Also Tanzio- I know I've seen you typing in Russian and how your wife is Russian and you have business interests out there; can you speak the language fluently?

Russian is my first language.

[lefty]

Boxing rocks and freedom- do either of you speak Russian? Also Tanzio- I know I've seen you typing in Russian and how your wife is Russian and you have business interests out there; can you speak the language fluently?

Russian is my first language.

Ah okay. Yeah I wasn't sure!

[lefty]

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Good old modern supplements

.... you cynic

[victor-romeo]

Lebedev is still one of my favourite fighters despite last night's loss. He was the more skillful fighter of the two last night Gassiev was like a tank that just wouldn't stop coming forward. He's a beast. Most fighters wouldn't be able to walk through Lebedev's punches like that.

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Yea I thought their age difference was the difference in the fight. Gassiev was able to shake off the punishment faster and push forward constantly I due to his youth. I did not score the fight round by round but thought Gassiev dominated after the 4th or 5th round. I think Lebedev was lucky to get out this fight with his health intact. Lebedev definitely a skilled operator and gritty as hell, but the younger guy was just too strong for him. I also think although Lebedev probably has a few more fights in him he should start to consider retiring.

[lefty]

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Yea I thought their age difference was the difference in the fight. Gassiev was able to shake off the punishment faster and push forward constantly I due to his youth. I did not score the fight round by round but thought Gassiev dominated after the 4th or 5th round. I think Lebedev was lucky to get out this fight with his health intact. Lebedev definitely a skilled operator and gritty as hell, but the younger guy was just too strong for him. I also think although Lebedev probably has a few more fights in him he should start to consider retiring.

Yeah. I'm positive that Lebedev has a broken jaw aswell. He had some pretty bad swelling on the right side of his jaw. Probably from all those left hooks he was eating! Very tough guy though.

[boxing_rocks]

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Yea I thought their age difference was the difference in the fight. Gassiev was able to shake off the punishment faster and push forward constantly I due to his youth. I did not score the fight round by round but thought Gassiev dominated after the 4th or 5th round. I think Lebedev was lucky to get out this fight with his health intact. Lebedev definitely a skilled operator and gritty as hell, but the younger guy was just too strong for him. I also think although Lebedev probably has a few more fights in him he should start to consider retiring.

When hit with a good punch, Gassiev had the same facial impression and was doing the same gestures as Golovkin.

[victor-romeo]

It might not rank as THE fight of the year but that was an awesome fight. Lebedev never disappoints. He is one of the best boxers of his era. I still am in awe at the shots both absorbed last night. Gassiev is a living breathing Rockem Sockem Robot ffs. Lebedev getting up and making it through round 5 was reminiscent of Maidana getting up from that early liver shot from Khan but Khan in no way hits like the ton of bricks Gassiev his hurling.

Amazing performance by both fighters, especially Lebedev.

Especially when you take into account that Lebedev is 37 and Gassiev is 23!!! Lol.

Good old modern supplements

[victor-romeo]

I would like to see Gassiev vs Usyk, Although I think Usyk to mobile and dynamic for Gassiev I would like to see that fight. Clear things up in my mind as who is better and could be very competitive fight.

[boxing_rocks]

Ryabinsky apologized to fans via twitter for yesterday's losses of his guys:

Рябинский Андрей ‏@Ryabinskiy 3h3 hours ago View translation
Хочу извиниться за наши поражения вчера. Не наш день. Принцип "делать реальные конкурентные бои", иногда приводит к таким результатам.

I like the notion of boxers and promoters owing something to fans. That concept is not understood by boxers like Ward, Lara, Rigo, Saunders, and then they are surprised that they can't sell tickets.

[lefty]

I would like to see Gassiev vs Usyk, Although I think Usyk to mobile and dynamic for Gassiev I would like to see that fight. Clear things up in my mind as who is better and could be very competitive fight.

It goes without saying that Usyk is the far superior boxer- that said, I'd like to see how he would cope with Gassiev's power. I know he's elusive but Gassiev is good enough to land something significant throughout 12 rounds. I don't see Usyk stopping Gassiev so I'd see it going 12.

[lefty]

Ryabinsky apologized to fans via twitter for yesterday's losses of his guys:

Рябинский Андрей ‏@Ryabinskiy 3h3 hours ago View translation
Хочу извиниться за наши поражения вчера. Не наш день. Принцип "делать реальные конкурентные бои", иногда приводит к таким результатам.

I like the notion of boxers and promoters owing something to fans. That concept is not understood by boxers like Ward, Lara, Rigo, Saunders, and then they are surprised that they can't sell tickets.

I love the shows Ryabinsky puts on. Aside from the genuine 50-50 type bouts he tends to put on- the production is really good. That stream last night was really great quality aswell. There was no buffering whatsoever aswell which is somewhat rare for a live streamed event.

[crusader]

Gassiev is a decent boxer with lethal power. He would have punchers chance against anyone (not only CWs, HWs too).

He seems more like a physically strong grinder than a massive puncher to me, though he clearly has enough power to KTFO lower level opponents like Shimmell.

[lefty]

Gassiev is a decent boxer with lethal power. He would have punchers chance against anyone (not only CWs, HWs too).

He seems more like a physically strong grinder than a massive puncher to me, though he clearly has enough power to KTFO lower level opponents like Shimmell.

Saying that though- I think it would be unfair to include possibly Lebedev, when evaluating Gassiev's power; purely because Lebedev is abnormally tough. Lebedev looked more uncomfortable than usual last night aswell. There was a few rounds where it looked like Gassiev could have possibly stopped him if he put his foot on the gas pedal.