AGIT KABAYEL, THE FIRST WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF TURKISH ORIGIN
Born on September 23, 1992, in Leverkusen, Germany, Agit Kabayel is the first boxer of Turkish origin to become a WBC heavyweight champion.
Although German by birth, Kabayel’s parents are originally from Pazarcik, a city and district located in southern Turkey.
This isn’t the first time Agit has won a WBC belt. In 2014, three years after his professional debut, he became the WBC Mediterranean heavyweight champion after defeating Nigerian Gbenga “Bang Bang” Oluokun by split decision.
Then, in May 2024, Kabayel captured the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight belt by knocking out then-champion Frank “The Cuban Flash” Sánchez in a spectacular performance at the Kingdome Arena.
Then this February, Agit Kabayel fought Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight went six rounds as the German once again demonstrated his knockout power when he sent the Chinese fighter to the canvas, crowning himself WBC interim champion.
He currently holds an undefeated professional record, winning 18 of his 26 fights by knockout.
Agit Kayabel awaits his well-deserved shot at the Absolute WBC heavyweight title.
AGIT KABAYEL WANTS USYK
Agit Kabayel is eyeing a potential fight with The Ring and undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
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