A new contender has put his name forward to face Oleksandr Usyk next. Usyk’s manager recently gave an update on a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, which is reportedly being looked at for April or May.
A new contender has put his name forward to face Oleksandr Usyk next.
Usyk’s manager recently gave an update on a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, which is reportedly being looked at for April or May.
The 38-year-old only fought once in 2025, picking up the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Daniel Dubois in the fifth round to add to his collection of belts.
Wilder believes he has the right tools to trouble Usyk, but it’s not a matchup that has generated much excitement among fans.
One fighter who has been impressive recently is hoping to disrupt those plans after another knockout win.
Agit Kabayel eyes Oleksandr Usyk title bout after another stoppage win
It was a night of questionable stoppages in Germany, and the main event was no exception.
Undefeated Damian Knyba faced a tough challenge as he looked to take the interim WBC heavyweight title from Agit Kabayel on the champion’s home soil.
The challenger started well and managed to cut Kabayel above the right eye, but it didn’t take long for the pressure from the titleholder to take over.
Kabayel landed several heavy shots in the third round before the referee stepped in. The decision split opinion, with some fans celebrating while others felt it was stopped too soon.
The German fighter is now riding a six-fight knockout streak, with wins over names like Zhilei Zhang and Frank Sanchez adding weight to his record.
After his latest win, Kabayel used his post-fight interview to push for a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk.
He claimed: “I waited so long for this title opportunity, I beat three monsters in the Riyadh Season. Give me the world title fight. I’m ready.”
Oleksandr Usyk was the one to put the interim title on Agit Kabayel
Kabayel claimed the interim WBC heavyweight title after stopping Zhang, and it was Usyk who handed him the belt in a show of respect.
Kabayel later told Dev Sahni that he felt Usyk might not have expected their paths to cross inside the ring when he did it.
The interim champion also suggested that the Ukrainian star may have overlooked the potential of the German boxing market, something he believes he is starting to change.
Reflecting on that moment in the ring, Kabayel commented: “This is nice but I want your belt.”
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