Oleksandr Usyk’s opponent at the WBSS final named

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Second World Boxing Super Series semifinals took place in Sochi. IBF cruiserweight Champion Murat Gassiev won Yunier Dorticos. In 12-round Gassiev sent Cuban to a knockdown twice and when Dorticos was on the floor for the third time, the referee stopped the fight.

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Note that Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the first WBSS finalist by defeating Latvian Mairis Briedis on points and received WBO and WBC belts. WBSS final will be held on May 11 in the city of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

The winner will become undisputed cruiserweight world champion; he will receive a check for $4 million and a Muhammad Ali Trophy.