The German European boxing champion Agit Kabayel is relaxed about an upcoming world championship fight
German European boxing champion Agit Kabayel is relaxed about an upcoming world championship fight. “If it comes off, it would be nice. But I think it would be a bit cheeky on my part to talk about a world championship fight when Usyk and Fury haven’t fought yet,” said the heavyweight in an interview with the SID.
First, the 31-year-old will take on Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday (from 17:00) in Riyadh on the undercard of boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. “I can now show the world that I belong up there and what I’m made of. I’m not worried about anything that comes after that,” said Kabayel.
The fight against Makhmudov (18 wins from 18 fights) is also a duel between two unbeaten boxers. Kabayel, who has won all 23 of his fights to date, does not attach much importance to this fact. “I’m not interested in the scores – and not really in all this no-win stuff either,” he said: “It’s a bit overrated. I’m just looking forward to the match. “
After Saturday’s event, the heavyweight division faces a shake-up. On February 17, WBC title holder Tyson Fury and WBA, IBF and WBO champion Alexander Usyk will meet in Riyadh for the big unification fight for the status of undisputed world champion.
