That's the idea. Dawejko would have given Gassiev a good fight. He might be a fatso but he is a solid journeyman. But like you said, this is more even. So thus by virtue it's a much better fight.
What about Joey's big payday for keeping schtum about KO'ing the robot?! He wanted a shot at a contender and now he's reduced to this! Poor old Joey shafted by Hearn! Joey - if you're reading this: speak to uncle Al about how to spill the beans...