The fight between Moses Itauma and Murat Gassiev is currently one of the hottest topics in the heavyweight division following a WBA order. The WBA has ordered its "Regular" heavyweight champion, Murat Gassiev, to defend his title against mandatory challenger Moses Itauma. Moses Itauma recently recorded an impressive knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin on March 28, 2026, in Manchester. This victory further strengthens his position to challenge for the world title. Murat Gassiev (33-2, 26 KOs) became the WBA "Regular" champion after defeating Kubrat Pulev via one-punch knockout in late 2025. Murat Gassiev will enter the ring with a record of 33 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with 26 of those wins coming by way of knockout. Moses Itauma will enter the ring with an undefeated record of 14 wins and 0 draws, with 12 of those wins coming by knockout. Statistics show Itauma has a slight power advantage over Gassiev, with a knockout percentage of 86% compared to Gassiev's 79%.