IBA PRO 19: IBA President promises world-class spectacle

Lausanne, Switzerland: The official press conference took place in Moscow ahead of Saturday’s IBA PRO 19 at the VTB Arena, where WBA heavyweight world champion Murat Gassiev, representing Russia, will defend his title against German boxer Peter Kadiru.

IBA PRO 19 will bring together championship boxing, leading heavyweights, and IBA Bare Knuckle bouts on a single fight card, with Gassiev vs Kadiru headlining the evening.

Speaking at the press conference, IBA President Umar Kremlev wished the global boxing community an unforgettable evening of top-tier sport.

‘To all boxing fans, athletes, and coaches, I hope you thoroughly enjoy watching these spectacular bouts on 11 July,’ Kremlev said. ‘Fights must always be competitive. The athletes are going to showcase their true potential and show exactly what they are striving for. I am certain every coach dreams of seeing their fighter become the best of the best, and that is exactly the path these athletes are on. I am confident it will be a truly electric evening.

‘Crucially, it is a great pleasure to see these major events taking place right here in Moscow,’ he added. ‘We possess world-class conditions for staging such massive events, where top boxers from all over the globe can come together to compete. We are already planning even more events of this scale. I wish everyone a fantastic time watching what promises to be the standout event of the year.’