Kabayel defeats Sanchez, potentially facing off against Usyk or Fury.
Agit Kabayel, a skilled professional boxer from Germany, is on his way to potentially fight for a world championship title. Hailing from Bochum, this heavyweight fighter left an indelible mark by knocking out the hitherto undefeated Cuban, Frank Sanchez, with a remarkable performance. Now, he is due to challenge the winner of the ongoing bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the world heavyweight championship.
This mysterious contestant wasn't fazed by the pressure of performing in front of Anthony Joshua, a former world champion, or Cristiano Ronaldo, the revered soccer maestro, at the Arena Riyadh. His stunning victory secured his 25th win and maintained his spotless ledger. Overwhelmed by his achievement, Kabayel shared his thoughts on DAZN: "We did it! I'm really happy. We've put in a lot of effort for this moment." For now, he preferred not to ponder about the future and enjoyed his newfound triumph. "This is just another step in my career," he stated.
The WBC World Heavyweight Champion's belt is in the possession of Tyson Fury at the moment, who'll lock horns with Oleksandr Usyk, the current holder of WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. This mega-fight aims to determine the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
Kabayel's unexpected winning streak started in December, where he outclassed the previously unscathed Arslanbek Makhmudov, a Russian, securing a technical knockout. He seized the European heavyweight championship during this year.
Although Kabayel started on the back foot in the first round, he gained traction thereon. By the second round, the agile Leverkusen native landed some powerful punches on Sanchez's head and torso. Kabayel was relentlessly aggressive, pushing Sanchez sideways offensively. His opponent seemed to lack ingenuity. However, in the seventh round, Kabayel delivered a double blow, but Sanchez managed to compose himself after a liver punch. The referee stopped the action following the second smack to the stomach.
The captivating match was sandwiched between the unification fights for all major world heavyweight titles, pitting Briton Tyson Fury against Ukrainian heavyweight, Oleksandr Usyk, later in the evening. Unfortunately, it's unlikely that a duel like this would happen before 2025 due to a clause demanding a rematch between Fury and Usyk.
Meanwhile, Kabayel, the highest ranked German heavyweight, wasn't bullied early in the game. As he gained his footing, he showed skill and determination. In the second round, the fearless contender landed good shots on Sanchez's face and torso. Kabayel stepped up the offensive, pushing Sanchez to the edge. Sanchez proved uninspiring, with Kabayel catching him twice in the seventh round. A liver jab and a punch to the middle hastened the end of the fight, culminating in the referee's intervention.
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Agit Kabayel's potential victory against the winner of the Usyk-Fury bout could make him the new World Championships Boxing title holder. Following his impressive win against Frank Sanchez, Kabayel expressed his eagerness to compete in the World Championships of Boxing.
Source: www.ntv.de
