Agit Kabayel and Damien Knyba ready to contest the WBC Interim World Heavyweight Title

The WBC heavyweight division is set for a red letter chapter, when Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) faces Damien Knyba (17-0, 11 KOs) for the WBC Interim World Heavyweight Title at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, on January 10th.

Agit Kabayel enters the fight as the interim champion and one of the most powerful heavyweights. A manscape on the landscape. Undefeated in his professional career, the German has built his strode his path utilizing discipline, constant pressure, and notable tactical intelligence. Kabayel does not rely on a single punch; as his strength channels control, body work, and the ability to impose pace.

His methodical and physical style has made him a difficult opponent for any rival, particularly in longer fights, where his endurance and fight IQ often make the difference.

Across the ring will be Damien Knyba, a young heavyweight with height and reach, who seeks to capture the biggest opportunity of his career. Knyba will look to use his physical tools, mobility, and distance boxing to disrupt the champion’s strategy and pull off an upset on European soil. For him, this fight represents a definitive leap into the elite of the division.

The striking match presents a clear contrast in styles: Kabayel’s experience and solidity against Knyba’s ambition and physical advantages. Beyond the interim belt, the fight carries direct implications for the immediate future of boxing’s flagship division.

In Oberhausen, not only a WBC title will be on the line, but true positioning within one of the most demanding and closely watched divisions in the sport.