Agit Kabayel has officially been recognized as the new WBC heavyweight champion, effective June 27th. Kabayel’s ascension to the WBC championship is the culmination of nearly a decade of remarkable consistency inside the ring. Undefeated as a professional, the German standout has steadily climbed the ranks while overcoming every challenge placed before him, earning his place among boxing’s elite. “The heavyweight championship has always represented the highest honor in boxing. Agit Kabayel has earned this moment through years of discipline, perseverance, and exceptional performances against world-class opposition,” said WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán. “His rise through the WBC rankings has been a true example of dedication and merit. On behalf of the entire World Boxing Council family, I congratulate Agit on becoming the new WBC heavyweight world champion. We are proud to welcome him into the historic lineage of champions who have worn the green and gold belt, and we wish him a long, successful, and memorable reign.”

 

Born in Leverkusen, Germany, to Kurdish parents, Kabayel first entered the WBC world rankings in May 2017 after capturing the European Boxing Union (EBU) heavyweight championship with a victory over Herve Hubeaux. Later that year, his triumph over Derek Chisora established him among the division’s elite.

 

His breakthrough on the global stage came in December 2023 during the historic “Day of Reckoning” event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he stopped the previously undefeated Arslanbek Makhmudov in four rounds. Kabayel continued his remarkable rise in May 2024, defeating the undefeated Frank Sánchez by seventh-round knockout. Most recently, Kabayel successfully defended the Interim title on January 10th with a victory over Damian Knyba, further cementing his position as the division’s leading contender.

 

Additional information regarding the heavyweight division and upcoming championship activities will be announced by the World Boxing Council in the coming days.