Tony Yoka forced to withdraw from Murat Gassiev WBA heavyweight title shot due to back injury; replacement opponent to be announced for July 11 show in Moscow
July 03, 2026
July 03, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 3 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news:
* * *
Tony Yoka forced to withdraw from Murat Gassiev WBA heavyweight title shot due to back injury; replacement opponent to be announced for July 11 show in Moscow
*
French heavyweight contender Tony Yoka has been ruled out of his scheduled WBA Heavyweight title bout with reigning champion Murat Gassiev due to a back injury susta . . .
* * *
Tony Yoka forced to withdraw from Murat Gassiev WBA heavyweight title shot due to back injury; replacement opponent to be announced for July 11 show in Moscow
*
French heavyweight contender Tony Yoka has been ruled out of his scheduled WBA Heavyweight title bout with reigning champion Murat Gassiev due to a back injury susta . . .