Kabayel vs Knyba result: Agit Kabayel halts Knyba in the third round, maintains unbeaten record
Agit Kabayel was welcomed like a hero during his comeback fight in Germany, responding to the enthusiastic crowd with a third round TKO victory over Damian Knyba, thereby defending the interim WBC heavyweight title and keeping his unbeaten status. Kabayel’s stoppage sparked some controversy The stoppage issued by referee Mark Lyson was arguably a bit hasty, but it certainly appeared that Kabayel (27-0, 19 KO) had gained control of the match after initially facing challenges due to Knyba’s (17-1, 11 KO) reach. However, the Polish underdog seemed to have a singular strategy, and once Kabayel adapted and commenced his attacks to both the head and body, Knyba started to show signs of rapid decline. That being said, Knyba had not been knocked down; he was merely unsteady when the referee intervened. It’s plausible that Lyson noticed something beyond our view from the TV angle, and it’s usually smart to trust a referee’s judgment or at least take their perspective into account, though Knyba was given no opportunity to recover. The odds favored Kabayel finishing the fight, but one can’t help but feel a bit sympathetic toward Knyba. Kabayel vs Knyba highlights What lies ahead for Kabayel? Kabayel posed the question to the audience regarding who they would like to see him fight next, and the overwhelming reply was Oleksandr Usyk. Oddly enough, a DAZN interviewer suggested Tony Yoka as a potential opponent, which would not be ideal. “I’ve been waiting a long time for a title shot. I’ve defeated three tough opponents in Riyadh, so give me the world title fight. I’m prepared,” he stated, clearly outlining his desires for the future. The atmosphere in Oberhausen was electric “This is the best crowd I’ve experienced in boxing since I started working in the sport, and I’m not just saying that,” said George Warren from Queensberry Promotions. “I’ve been to Wembley Stadium. The noise level, and I’m not sure if it comes through on TV, was overwhelming.” We can attest to Warren that the sound certainly came through on television. The ambiance in Oberhausen was extraordinary both for this match and for Kabayel; the supportive fans elevated a good fight — albeit brief — into something even more exciting. The attendees were the loudest we’ve heard at a boxing event in years; when Warren claims it was that remarkable, he’s not engaging in typical promotional exaggeration. That’s genuine. After Amanda Serrano’s bout in Puerto Rico the previous Saturday, we’ve been reminded for two consecutive weekends of what it feels like to be at a main event fight when the audience genuinely cares about the action, something that has regrettably become less common due to the evolution of boxing promotions since Turki Alalshikh entered the sport. One thing Kabayel successfully demonstrated today is that there is a significant audience for his bouts in Germany, and it can be expected that they would make the journey to the UK in decent numbers for any major combat there, with numerous potential opponents, including WBO titleholder Fabio Wardley, presenting an exceptional slugfest opportunity.
Published: 2026-01-10 22:05:00
source: www.badlefthook.com
