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Warren Demands Usyk Fight Kabayel or Vacate Title

4/2/2026

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Story summary
  • Frank Warren, promoter, threatens legal action against the World Boxing Council if it doesn't order Oleksandr Usyk to defend against Agit Kabayel.
  • Oleksandr Usyk, heavyweight champion, is slated to fight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on May 23.
  • Agit Kabayel is the WBC interim titleholder, and Warren says he deserves the shot, 'Fight Agit or vacate'.
  • The WBC has not announced a decision, and the outcome could impact the heavyweight division.