Overview
- Agit Kabayel (26-0) defends his WBC interim heavyweight title against unbeaten Damian Knyba on January 10 at Oberhausen’s Rudolf-Weber-Arena, live on DAZN by subscription.
- The 13,000-seat event sold out in five days, marking the largest boxing crowd in Germany in more than 13 years.
- Knyba enters 17-0 and stands about 2.01 meters with a reach edge, while Kabayel is favored based on stronger opposition and recent knockout wins.
- WBC dynamics leave Kabayel’s route to the full title uncertain, as Usyk is expected to take a voluntary defense against Deontay Wilder in spring, which could delay a mandated shot or lead to administrative elevation if obligations are not met.
- Kabayel, who has spoken about limited recognition in Germany linked to his name and migrant background, has drawn support from boxing figures and football stars, including past ringside backing from Cristiano Ronaldo and public praise from Tyson Fury.