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Kabayel Stops Knyba, Calls Out Usyk for Title Shot

1/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Agit Kabayel retained the WBC interim heavyweight title by stopping Damian Knyba in the third round in Oberhausen, Germany.
Kabayel improved to 27-0 with 19 KOs after the stoppage.
After the victory, Kabayel called for a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk, who is focused on a potential fight with Deontay Wilder.
Kabayel stated he is ready for the challenge, saying, "I waited so long for this title shot."

History

Historical Context

The World Boxing Council (WBC) was founded on February 14, 1963, in Mexico City to unify boxing commissions globally, addressing the fragmentation of titles. This era saw champions like Muhammad Ali, who defended his heavyweight title 19 times. Agit Kabayel's recent victory, improving his record to 27-0, underscores the ongoing quest for heavyweight supremacy, reminiscent of Ali's competitive legacy.

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Story summary

Agit Kabayel retained the WBC interim heavyweight title by stopping Damian Knyba in the third round in Oberhausen, Germany.
Kabayel improved to 27-0 with 19 KOs after the stoppage.
After the victory, Kabayel called for a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk, who is focused on a potential fight with Deontay Wilder.
Kabayel stated he is ready for the challenge, saying, "I waited so long for this title shot."

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