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Kabayel Stops Knyba to Retain WBC Interim Belt, Calls Out Usyk in Oberhausen

His camp will press the WBC for a title shot, targeting a German stadium event later this year.

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Agit Kabayel (r.) besiegte den zehn Zentimeter größeren Polen Damian Knyba durch technischen Knock-out in der dritten Runde. Der 33-Jährige feierte seinen 27. Profisieg
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Overview

  • Kabayel stopped previously unbeaten Damian Knyba by third-round TKO, overcoming a first-round cut before about 13,000 fans in Oberhausen to improve to 27-0.
  • In his post-fight comments he urged a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, saying he is ready and has earned a world-title opportunity.
  • Promoter George Warren said he will begin pressing the WBC on Monday, and manager Spencer Brown proposed a 75,000-seat venue in Germany such as Gelsenkirchen or Düsseldorf.
  • Usyk is expected to make a voluntary defense in spring against Deontay Wilder, making a summer bridging fight for Kabayel possible before talks on a later meeting.
  • Kabayel used the occasion to voice support for Kurds and “Free Rojava,” bringing a political note to a night many in Germany hailed as a revival for big-time boxing.