Agit Kabayel’s WBC interim heavyweight title defense against Damian Knyba arrives at a narrow point in the division. Kabayel has moved from contender to relevant obstacle, and this fight is about holding ground rather than building noise. With Oleksandr Usyk still setting the terms at the top, interim belts operate as leverage. Kabayel needs results that keep his position firm and his name unavoidable.
Knyba enters unbeaten and physically imposing, the kind of opponent who forces discipline over rounds. He is here to test control, distance, and patience. Both fighters understand that undefeated records at this stage function as currency. One loss reshapes options quickly in this division.
When and where Kabayel vs Knyba takes place
The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, at Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.
The event starts at 6:00 pm local time in Germany (CET).
This translates to 12:00 pm ET in the United States and 5:00 pm UK time.
Event: Kabayel vs Knyba
Date: January 10
Venue: Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen
Local Start Time: 6:00 pm CET
USA Time: 12:00 pm ET
UK Time: 5:00 pm
How to watch Kabayel vs Knyba
The fight will be streaming live on DAZN worldwide.
In Germany, the event will be available as a PPV on DAZN.
In other regions, the fight is included with a standard DAZN subscription.
Pricing and access vary by country, and viewers should confirm local availability through DAZN ahead of fight week.
Stylistic Breakdown: Power vs. Length
This matchup presents a classic “clash of physics” in the heavyweight division.
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Agit Kabayel (26 0, 18 KOs): Standing at 6’3″, Kabayel is a methodical pressure fighter. His win over Zhilei Zhang cemented his reputation for devastating body work and tactical intelligence. He excels at breaking down taller opponents by getting inside their reach and imposing a grueling pace.
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Damian Knyba (17 0, 11 KOs): The “Polish Hussar” stands at 6’7″ and possesses a massive 86-inch reach. His game plan will center on his jab and mobility. To pull off the upset, Knyba must keep Kabayel at the end of his long punches and avoid the mid-range exchanges where the champion is most dangerous.
Full fight card
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Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba Heavyweight, WBC interim title
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Aloys Jr. vs Enrico Koelling Cruiserweight
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Granit Shala vs Peter Milas Heavyweight
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Jadier Herrera vs Ricardo Nunez Lightweight, WBC interim title
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Simon Zachenhuber vs Anthony Zaulig Super middleweight
Beyond the main event, the card leans heavily toward fighters positioning themselves for sanctioning relevance. Herrera vs Nunez carries similar interim implications, while the heavyweight support bouts reflect how quickly this division cycles viable challengers.