Germany’s heavyweight standard-bearer Agit Kabayel returns home on Saturday in Oberhausen with momentum on his shoulders, defending his WBC interim heavyweight title at the Rudolf Weber Arena.
Kabayel’s rise has been built on thriving as the underdog. From Riyadh victories over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Sanchez to his defining win against Zhilei Zhang, respect came through pressure, travel, and proving bookmakers wrong. Now the dynamic has flipped. The home crowd, the title defense, and the expectation of victory bring a different kind of pressure.
Knyba mirrors the path Kabayel once walked. Largely developed in the United States and signed to Top Rank in 2022, the towering Pole brings extraordinary dimensions - standing over two meters tall with a reach advantage that shapes his style. He prefers distance, a long jab, constant movement, and selective power when opponents force exchanges.
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