Agit Kabayel

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Agit Kabayel
Born (1992-09-23) 23 September 1992 (age 32)
Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins25
Wins by KO17

Agit Kabayel (born 23 September 1992) is a German professional boxer. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the European title twice between 2017 and January 2024. As of May 2024, Kabayel is ranked as the world's third-best active heavyweight by BoxRec. [1]

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Professional career

European champion

Kabayel compiled a perfect record of 15–0 before winning the vacant European heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory against Herve Hubeaux on 24 February 2017 in Cologne, Germany. [2]

In his next fight, Kabayel defended his European heavyweight title against former WBC world title challenger Derek Chisora at the Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medcin in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 4 November 2017. Chisora was ranked #8 by the WBC at the time. [3] In a largely low-key affair, Kabayel outboxed his opponent to a majority decision victory. The judges' scorecards read 115–113, 115–114, 114–114 in Kabayel's favour, handing Chisora his 8th professional loss. Chisora started the fight slow, remaining patient. He became more active after round 6, but failed to bustle the attack on Kabayel, who moved well with his feet. Kabayel also used quick combinations and jabs to win many of the rounds. [4] [5]

On 2 March 2019, Kabayel beat Andriy Rudenko by unanimous decision in a 12 round contest. [6]

Rise up the ranks

On 18 July 2020, Kabayel beat Evgenios Lazaridis by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest to win the vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title. The scorecards read 98–92, 100–90, 99–91 in favour of Kabayel. [7]

In November 2020, it was revealed that Kabayel was in talks to challenge undefeated WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on 5 December 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, and that he had been sent a contract by Fury's promoter Frank Warren. [8] [9] However, the fight was ultimately cancelled, due to complications with Fury's contractual disputes with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder regarding a potential trilogy fight between them. [10]

On 5 June 2021, Kabayel returned to the ring to face former WBC title challenger Kevin Johnson. He retained his WBA Continental title and undefeated record with a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 118–111, 118–111, and 119–110 in his favour. [11] Kabayel next faced Pavel Sour on 14 May 2022. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. [12]

On 23 December 2023, Kabayel faced undefeated prospect Arslanbek Makhmudov in the Day of Reckoning event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Entering the bout as the underdog, Kabayel produced a surprise upset, knocking Makhmudov down three times en route to a fourth round technical knockout victory. [13]

Personal life

Kabayel currently resides in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. [14] His parents are Kurdish of origin [15] from Pazarcık, in the Turkish province of Kahramanmaraş.[ citation needed ] His cousin is KC Rebell, a German rapper of Kurdish origin.

Professional boxing record

25 fights25 wins0 losses
By knockout170
By decision80
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win25–0 Frank Sánchez KO7 (12), 2:29 18 May 2024 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWon WBC Continental Americas and WBO-NABO heavyweight titles
24Win24–0 Arslanbek Makhmudov TKO4 (12), 2:03 23 Dec 2023 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWon WBC-NABF and WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight titles
23Win23–0Agron SmakiciTKO3 (12), 2:374 Mar 2023RuhrCongress, Bochum, GermanyWon vacant European heavyweight title
22Win22–0Pavel SourTKO1 (8), 1:5014 May 2022Seebühne, Magdeburg, Germany
21Win21–0 Kevin Johnson UD125 Jun 2021Seebühne, Magdeburg, GermanyRetained WBA Continental heavyweight title
20Win20–0Evgenios LazaridisUD1018 Jul 2020Seebühne, Magdeburg, GermanyWon vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title
19Win19–0 Andriy Rudenko UD122 Mar 2019Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, GermanyRetained European heavyweight title
18Win18–0 Miljan Rovcanin TKO3 (12), 2:2521 Apr 2018 Estrel Berlin Convention Hall II, Berlin, GermanyRetained European heavyweight title
17Win17–0 Derek Chisora MD124 Nov 2017Casino de Salle Médecin, Monte Carlo, MonacoRetained European heavyweight title
16Win16–0Herve HubeauxUD1224 Feb 2017Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, GermanyWon vacant European heavyweight title
15Win15–0Christian LewandowskiKO7 (12), 0:204 Jun 2016Seebühne, Magdeburg, GermanyWon vacant European Union heavyweight title
14Win14–0 Lawrence Tauasa TKO3 (8), 2:299 Jan 2016Maritim proArte Hotel, Berlin, Germany
13Win13–0Shalva JomardashviliKO1 (8), 1:275 Dec 2015 Saarlandhalle, Saarbrücken, Germany
12Win12–0Maksym PedyuraTKO2 (8)17 Oct 2015 Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
11Win11–0Artsiom CharniakevichTKO3 (10)14 Dec 2014Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne, Germany
10Win10–0 Gbenga Oloukun SD1022 Mar 2014Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, TurkeyWon vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title
9Win9–0Wladimir LetrKO1 (6), 0:121 Feb 2014Hala Okrąglak, Opole, Poland
8Win8–0Pavel SiskaTKO2 (8), 2:0515 Dec 2013 Docks, Hamburg, Germany
7Win7–0Alexander KahlTKO1 (6), 1:2127 Sep 2013Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey
6Win6–0Engin SolmazTKO2 (6), 1:4227 Jul 2013Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
5Win5–0Ivan ĆirkovićTKO2 (6), 2:206 Apr 2013 SPC Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia
4Win4–0Waldemar PahlPTS42 Jun 2012Kolpinghaus Beckum, Beckum, Germany
3Win3–0Waldemar PahlTKO3 (4), 1:5030 Mar 2012Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne, Germany
2Win2–0Selcuk DincPTS423 Jul 2011Tai-Kien Gym, Aachen, Germany
1Win1–0Yeton AbdullahTKO4 (4)23 Jun 2011Butan Gym, Wuppertal, Germany

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  2. ↑ Sukachev, Alexey (4 February 2017). "Agit Kabayel Decisions Herve Hubeaux, Becomes Euro Champion". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kabayel vs Chisora - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
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  15. ↑ "Undefeated heavyweight Agit Kabayel signs promotional contract with Top Rank".
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Manuel Charr 		WBC Mediterranean
heavyweight champion
22 March 2014 – February 2015
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Mohamed Al-Zein
Vacant
Title last held by
Erkan Teper 		European Union heavyweight champion
4 June 2016 – April 2018
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Otto Wallin
Vacant
Title last held by
Kubrat Pulev 		European heavyweight champion
4 February 2017 – November 2020
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Joe Joyce
Vacant
Title last held by
David Price 		WBA Continental
heavyweight champion
18 July 2020 – March 2022
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Fabio Wardley
Vacant
Title last held by
Joe Joyce 		European heavyweight champion
4 March 2023 – 4 January 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Oleksandr Zakhozhyi
Preceded by NABF heavyweight champion
23 December 2023 – August 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Martin Bakole
WBA Inter-Continental
heavyweight champion
23 December 2023 – April 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Johnny Fisher
Preceded by WBC Continental Americas
heavyweight champion
18 May 2024 – present		Incumbent
NABO
heavyweight champion
18 May 2024 – present
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