Agit Kabayel Claims WBC Interim Heavyweight Title with Knockout Win Over Zhilei Zhang

The undefeated German boxer secures mandatory challenger status for Oleksandr Usyk after a dramatic sixth-round knockout in Riyadh.

Agit Kabayel defeated Zhilei Zhang in the sixth round via knockout to win the WBC Interim Heavyweight Title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
With this victory, Kabayel becomes the mandatory challenger for reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Kabayel, known for his powerful body shots, recovered from a fifth-round knockdown to dominate Zhang, who is nine years his senior.
The German boxer extended his professional record to 26-0, with 18 wins by knockout, maintaining an undefeated streak.
A potential fight between Kabayel and Usyk could depend on financial backing from Saudi organizers, who have been investing heavily in major boxing events.