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]
Agit Kabayel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1992 Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
Professional career
editEuropean champion
editKabayel 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
editOn 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
editKabayel 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
edit| 25 fights | 25 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 17 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Frank Sánchez | KO | 7 (12), 2:29 | 18 May 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Won WBC Continental Americas and WBO-NABO heavyweight titles |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Arslanbek Makhmudov | TKO | 4 (12), 2:03 | 23 Dec 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Won WBC-NABF and WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight titles |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Agron Smakici | TKO | 3 (12), 2:37 | 4 Mar 2023 | RuhrCongress, Bochum, Germany | Won vacant European heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Pavel Sour | TKO | 1 (8), 1:50 | 14 May 2022 | Seebühne, Magdeburg, Germany | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Kevin Johnson | UD | 12 | 5 Jun 2021 | Seebühne, Magdeburg, Germany | Retained WBA Continental heavyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Evgenios Lazaridis | UD | 10 | 18 Jul 2020 | Seebühne, Magdeburg, Germany | Won vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Andriy Rudenko | UD | 12 | 2 Mar 2019 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Germany | Retained European heavyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Miljan Rovcanin | TKO | 3 (12), 2:25 | 21 Apr 2018 | Estrel Berlin Convention Hall II, Berlin, Germany | Retained European heavyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Derek Chisora | MD | 12 | 4 Nov 2017 | Casino de Salle Médecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco | Retained European heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Herve Hubeaux | UD | 12 | 24 Feb 2017 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Germany | Won vacant European heavyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Christian Lewandowski | KO | 7 (12), 0:20 | 4 Jun 2016 | Seebühne, Magdeburg, Germany | Won vacant European Union heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Lawrence Tauasa | TKO | 3 (8), 2:29 | 9 Jan 2016 | Maritim proArte Hotel, Berlin, Germany | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Shalva Jomardashvili | KO | 1 (8), 1:27 | 5 Dec 2015 | Saarlandhalle, Saarbrücken, Germany | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Maksym Pedyura | TKO | 2 (8) | 17 Oct 2015 | Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Artsiom Charniakevich | TKO | 3 (10) | 14 Dec 2014 | Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne, Germany | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Gbenga Oloukun | SD | 10 | 22 Mar 2014 | Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey | Won vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Wladimir Letr | KO | 1 (6), 0:12 | 1 Feb 2014 | Hala Okrąglak, Opole, Poland | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Pavel Siska | TKO | 2 (8), 2:05 | 15 Dec 2013 | Docks, Hamburg, Germany | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Alexander Kahl | TKO | 1 (6), 1:21 | 27 Sep 2013 | Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Engin Solmaz | TKO | 2 (6), 1:42 | 27 Jul 2013 | Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ivan Ćirković | TKO | 2 (6), 2:20 | 6 Apr 2013 | SPC Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Waldemar Pahl | PTS | 4 | 2 Jun 2012 | Kolpinghaus Beckum, Beckum, Germany | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Waldemar Pahl | TKO | 3 (4), 1:50 | 30 Mar 2012 | Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne, Germany | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Selcuk Dinc | PTS | 4 | 23 Jul 2011 | Tai-Kien Gym, Aachen, Germany | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Yeton Abdullah | TKO | 4 (4) | 23 Jun 2011 | Butan Gym, Wuppertal, Germany |
References
edit- ^ "BoxRec: Heavyweight Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Sukachev, Alexey (4 February 2017). "Agit Kabayel Decisions Herve Hubeaux, Becomes Euro Champion". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Kabayel vs Chisora - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Dereck Chisora suffers points defeat to European champion Agit Kabayel in Monaco". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Chisora beaten by champion Kabayel". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Kabayel vs Rudenko - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Kabayel vs Lazaridis - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Warren: Agit Kabayel sent contract to fight Tyson Fury | DAZN News UK". DAZN. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Tyson Fury selects Agit Kabayel as opponent for December 5 homecoming fight". talkSPORT. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Tyson Fury fight on December 5 at Royal Albert Hall cancelled". Gareth A Davies. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Agit Kabayel Turns Back Kevin Johnson With Unanimous Decision Win". BoxingScene.com. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ Persson, Per Ake (16 May 2022). "Euro News: Agit Kabayel, Cissokho vs. Saidi, Legrand, Ziani, Prat, More". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Staff, BoxingScene (23 December 2023). "Agit Kabayel Drops Arslanbek Makhmudov Three Times To Stop Him in Four Round Shocker". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "BoxRec: Agit Kabayel". boxrec.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Undefeated heavyweight Agit Kabayel signs promotional contract with Top Rank".
External links
edit- Boxing record for Agit Kabayel from BoxRec (registration required)
- Agit Kabayel - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live