In a thrilling display of boxing prowess, Agit Kabayel, the undefeated WBC interim heavyweight champion, successfully defended his title against Damian Knyba. This victory sets the stage for a potential showdown with the unified world heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk.
The fight, which took place in Germany, marked Kabayel's return to the ring after his triumph over Zhilei Zhang in February 2025. Despite a strong opening round from Knyba, Kabayel turned the tide in Oberhausen, ultimately forcing the referee to intervene in the third round after a relentless barrage of right-hand punches.
In a post-fight interview, Kabayel engaged the crowd, asking who they wanted to see him face next. The response was unanimous: "Usyk!" echoed throughout the Rudolf Weber-Arena.
But here's where it gets controversial... Kabayel, in an exclusive interview with DAZN, expressed his eagerness for a world title fight, stating, "I've been waiting for this shot. Last time, I defeated three formidable opponents in the Riyadh Season. I'm ready for the world title. Let's go!"
And this is the part most people miss... Kabayel, in a previous interview with Sky Sports, declared himself the best opponent for Usyk, suggesting that their fight could draw a massive audience in Germany. He believes that when Usyk's team recognizes this potential, a match-up could be on the cards.
So, will we see Kabayel and Usyk face off in the ring? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the boxing world is buzzing with anticipation.
What do you think? Is Kabayel ready to take on the unified champion? Share your thoughts in the comments!
