Agit Kabayel Invites Clash Against Oleksandr Usyk

Agit Kabayel is confident about Oleksandr Usyk (Instagram/@agitkabayel).

JAKARTA - German boxer Agit Kabayel is eyeing a fight against undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk after successfully stopping Damian Knyba to retain the WBC interim champion status.

Kabayel carved out a victory over the undefeated fighter via TKO in the third round when appearing at home, Rudolf Weber-Arena, Oberhausen, Germany, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

At the end of the duel which ended quickly, Kabayel immediately confirmed his desire to defeat Usyk, who is the undisputed two-time heavyweight world champion, in order to carry the status of the real champion.

"I have waited so long for the opportunity to win this title. Give me the chance to fight for the world title, I'm ready," Kabayel said as quoted by Talksport.

The latest victory over the Polish fighter has made Kabayel's popularity continue to increase. He had previously also won on behalf of names, such as Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez, and Zhilei Zhang.

So far, Kabayel has not suffered a defeat from the 27 matches he has played. He also recorded an astonishing record of 19 victories, of which 12 were won through knockouts (KO).

It was that record that made Kabayel so confident to challenge Usyk. However, the possibility of fighting the Ukrainian champion seems to be very small this year.

"I think we can, yes. Of course it all depends on Usyk, wherever you are, we are ready, so, come on," said the 33-year-old fighter.

Usyk has not stepped into the ring again after his victory over Daniel Dubois in their rematch in July 2025 at Wembley Stadium. The 38-year-old fighter wants to fight Deontay Wilder, which is likely to happen this year.