Video. Oleksandr Usyk vs Murat Gassiev. Fight for WBA, IBF WBC and WBO titles.
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Olympiyskiy Arena, MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 21, 2018.
Now Oleksandr Usyk, a former Olympic Champion, holds all major titles after only 15 professional fights UKRAINIAN boxer beat Russian Murat Gassiev by unanimous decision on Sunday morning, 21 July in Moscow.
Even facing a hostile crowd in Moscow, Usyk fully controlled the fight with his jab to add Gassiev’s WBA and IBF titles to his own WBC and WBO belts.
Just after 15 fights he has become the first fighter in boxing history to hold all WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine world cruiserweight world titles.
Gassiev was able to make some heavy body shots when he got inside Usyk’s reach, but started to tire after 7 rounds. Thus the Ukrainian boxer clearly dominated at the end of the fight.
It was Usyk’s third fight in 10 months as part of the World Boxing Super Series, in which he also beat German Marco Huck and WBC champion Mairis Briedis.
Gassiev was unbeaten before that, but his record dropped now to 26-1 with one no contest. Usyk didn’t lose a single round against his Russian opponent.
His most aggressive round was the final round, where he landed 47 strikes and threw 117 — despite already being unable to lose the fight on the judges’ scorecards heading into the final round.
His performance in this fight and previous wins makes Oleksandr Usyk as a future superstar, according to many boxing specialists.
End of round 3.
Murat Gassiev being instructed by his coach.
Oleksandr Usyk after round 4.
WBC/ WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk from Ukraine vs WBA/IBF champion Murat Gassiev of Russia.
WBA/IBF champion Murat Gassiev of Russia.
Gassiev after 10th round.
WBC/WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine.
After the fight.
The Ukrainian boxer clearly dominated at the end of the fight.
Oleksandr Usyk.
WBC/WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine.
All 4 belts and Muhammad Ali Trophy belongs to the one man.
Muhammad Ali Trophy.
WBC/ WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk from Ukraine (L) vs WBA/IBF champion Murat Gassiev of Russia.
Oleksandr Usyk (L) vs Murat Gassiev.
All 4 belts belongs to the one man.
All 4 belts belongs to the one man.
Now Oleksandr Usyk, a former Olympic Champion, holds all major titles after only 15 professional fights.
All 4 belts belongs to the one man.
Muhammad Ali Trophy.
Murat Gassiev being instructed by his coach.
All 4 belts and Muhammad Ali Trophy belongs to the one man.
Gassiev after 10th round.
Murat Gassiev
Muhammad Ali Trophy close view.
Murat Gassiev, very tired 2 rounds more.
The Muhammad Ali Trophy waiting for his new processor.
Oleksandr Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk (R) and Murat Gassiev after the fight.
Oleksandr Usyk after round 4.
Now Oleksandr Usyk, a former Olympic Champion, holds all major titles after only 15 professional fights.
Oleksandr Usyk (R) and Murat Gassiev after the fight.
UKRAINIAN boxer beat Russian Murat Gassiev by unanimous decision.
Oleksandr Usyk, a former Olympic Champion, holds all major titles after only 15 professional fights.
Video. France vs Belgium. All goals, best moments. World Cup 2018 Semi-Finals.
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Click on image above to watch the video: France vs Belgium. All goals, best moments. World Cup 2018 Semi-Finals. Video length: 10:54. Video quality: 1280 x 720 px.
10. Jul 2018, 19:00 Referee Andres Cunha, Uruguay
Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Venue: Krestovsky Stadium
Goal: Samuel Umtiti 51’
Teams line up:
France 1 Hugo Lloris 21 Lucas Hernández 2 Benjamin Pavard 5 Samuel Umtiti 4 Raphael Varane 6 Paul Pogba 7 Antoine Griezmann 13 N'Golo Kanté 14 Blaise Matuidi 10 Kylian Mbappé 9 Olivier Giroud 12 Corentin Tolisso 15 Steven N'Zonzi
Belgium
1 Thibaut Courtois 2 Toby Alderweireld 22 Nacer Chadli 5 Jan Vertonghen 4 Vincent Kompany 19 Mousa Dembélé 8 Marouane Fellaini 10 Eden Hazard 7 Kevin De Bruyne 6 Axel Witsel 9 Romelu Lukaku 11 Yannick Carrasco 14 Dries Mertens 21 Michy Batshuayi
Belgium came through the quarter-finals by impressively beating Brazil. But in the semi-final game they were unable to score. France deserved to go to the final. They scored the goal and then played well organised to ensure their win. Defender Samuel Umtiti scored the winning goal for the France in the second half with a towering header from Antoine Griezmann's corner.
How many saves made Belgian goalkeeper Courtois? Quite a lot. But Hugo Lloris was very reliable as well. Belgium captain Eden Hazard terrified defence line of French team, but still was unable to score.
France have reached their third World Cup final, also doing so in 1998 and 2006. Only Germany (8) and Italy (6) have reached more among European nations. Twenty years ago, France won the World Cup for the first and only time in their history at home in Paris with a 3-0 win over Brazil.
England lost to Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in the second semi-final on Wednesday. So the final takes places the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday (16:00 BST) - France vs Croatia.
Benjamin Pavar (L) vs Eden Hazard (R)
Eden Michael Hazard plays for English club Chelsea and the Belgium national team as an attacking midfielder.
Blaise Matuidi injured.
Olivier Giroud injured.
French bench.
How many saves made Belgian goalkeeper Courtois? Quite a lot.
Our friendly cartoon for Romelu Lukaku. Very dangerous Belgium forward.
Paul Pogba.
Samuel Umtiti few minutes befor the semifinal started. He still didn’t know that he will score the winning goal!!
Our friendly cartoon for Olivier Giroud, French forward. He was very active in the game.
Samuel Umtiti scores the winning goal at 51’.
Our friendly cartoon for Kylian Mbappé. He was very noticeable in French attack.
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was very reliable today.
Paul Pogba (L) vs Vincent Kompany (R)
Nacer Chadli (L) vs Paul Pogba (R)
Benjamin Pavard (L) vs Kevin De Bruyne (R)
Jan Vertonghen (L) vs Kylian Mbappé (R)
Belgium captain Hazard. He was one of the best players in this game.
Paul Pogba (L) vs Eden Hazard (R)
Marouane Fellaini-Bakkioui is a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Belgium national team.
Hazard was very dangerous in Belgium attacks.
Olivier Giroud injured.
Paul Pogba (L) vs Eden Hazard (R)
Injury in French team. Fast freezing footballer’s leg.
French bench.
French fans celebrate goal at 51’.
Kylian Mbappé.
Belgium in attack.
Belgian goalkeeper Courtois made lots saves today, except one at 51’.
Nacer Chadli (L) and Kevin De Bruyne (R) before the second half.
Benjamin Pavar (L) vs Eden Hazard (R)
Our friendly cartoon for Marouane Fellaini.
Romelu Lukaku striker for English club Manchester United and the Belgium national team.
