Zhang takes friendly approach to Kabayel

Source: WBC

15/01/2025

Zhang takes friendly approach to Kabayel

The WBC interim heavyweight title will be fought out on February 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between Zhilei Zhang of China (pictured, 27-2-1 with 22 KOs) and Agit Kabayel of Germany (25-0 with 17 KOs). “I am ready for the next challenge,” Kabayel said. “I am training hard for the fight. Let’s go. I think this fight is very good. The winner of this fight will become [interim] world champion.” At Monday's press conference in London, Zhang gave Kabayel a red envelope, a sign that the Chinese New Year is fast approaching. The red envelope contained new year's greetings and a photo of Zhang. It was given as a token of affection according to the time honored Chinese tradition. “After the press conference, we will both return to our camps and train like crazy,” Zhang said. “A month later, we will meet in the ring and the whole world will see and witness, what Chinese power is all about.”