Agit Kabayel challenges Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight title

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WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel has challenged Oleksandr Usyk, expressing readiness for a fight that would likely fill a stadium. Kabayel believes a bout in Germany would generate significant interest due to both his local support and the large Ukrainian population there. He recently won the interim title by knocking out Zhang Zhilei. For the fight to materialize, Kabayel must first defeat Damian Knyba in January 2026. Usyk currently holds the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles.


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