Murat Gassiev remains open to a potential WBA regular title fight against Moses Itauma if the British heavyweight contender preserves his unbeaten record this weekend. Gassiev holds the WBA regular title, a secondary belt to the WBA 'Super' championship Oleksandr Usyk currently holds. With Itauma ranked No. 1 in the WBA ratings behind Gassiev, a matchup between the two heavyweights is a distinct possibility.

However, Gassiev is uncertain if Itauma will be his next opponent, stating he has a fight against Jermaine Franklin scheduled for Saturday in Manchester. Gassiev believes Franklin could upset Itauma's future plans, acknowledging the American contender poses a significant threat despite Itauma's rising status. He emphasized, 'Itauma has a chance, Franklin has a chance.

I don't know what'll happen. Who's training better will win.'.