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Agit Kabayel: Germany’s Undefeated WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion 26-1 (18 KOs)
Agit Kabayel (26‑0, 18 KOs), born September 23, 1992 in Leverkusen, Germany, has firmly established himself as a rising force in the heavyweight division. Of Kurdish-Turkish descent and based in Bochum, this 6′3″ orthodox fighter boasts an impressive reach of 80″ kurdistan24.net+15en.wikipedia.org+15youtube.com+15. Known for his tactical intelligence and knockout power, Kabayel blends body blows with precision boxing — a style he showcased during his sensational sixth-round KO of Zhilei Zhang to claim the WBC Interim Heavyweight title in February 2025 de.wikipedia.org+11en.wikipedia.org+11badlefthook.com+11.
Kabayel’s unbeaten record includes notable wins over Frank Sánchez and Arslanbek Makhmudov in Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning boxing scene instagram.com+15boxing247.com+15talksport.com+15. With a 69 % KO rate, he’s recognized as a heavy-handed pressure fighter who consistently wears down opponents with incisive body shots .
Currently ranked No. 4 by The Ring and top‑5 by BoxRec, Kabayel is not just a contender — he’s a threat to the elite boxrec.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15box.live+15. Promoter Frank Warren is planning Kabayel’s autumn return in Germany, positioning him as a headliner on a home card wbaboxing.com+10boxing247.com+10x.com+10.
As the WBC Interim Champion, Kabayel is waiting in the wings to challenge either full champion Oleksandr Usyk or upcoming contenders post-US v. Dubois talksport.com+2talksport.com+2thescottishsun.co.uk+2. With a flawless record, regional titles, and unwavering ambition, Agit Kabayel is shaping up to be Germany’s next heavyweight star.