Agit Kabayel Faces Damian Knyba In Interim Title Defense

Agit Kabayel will defend the WBC interim heavyweight title against Damian Knyba on January 10 in Oberhausen, Germany. The bout marks Kabayel’s first defense since being elevated to interim champion and serves as Queensberry Promotions’ entry into the German market.

Kabayel enters the fight following a series of wins that repositioned him within the heavyweight division. His recent performances have been defined by steady pressure, sustained body work, and a measured pace that builds over time. He has not relied on early momentum or single-shot finishes. His approach has remained consistent across different opponent styles.

Knyba presents a different physical profile. He is taller, carries a reach advantage, and has built his professional career around distance control and patience. His style emphasizes the jab and positional discipline rather than sustained exchanges. This contest represents his first appearance at the interim world-title level.

The matchup places Kabayel’s forward pressure against Knyba’s range management. Early rounds are expected to test Knyba’s ability to establish distance and control tempo. Kabayel has typically taken time to close space, working incrementally rather than forcing action. Once inside, his focus shifts to the body and positional control.

Knyba has not previously faced an opponent with Kabayel’s sustained work rate or physical persistence. How long he can maintain separation and composure under pressure remains the central question. Kabayel has shown a willingness to concede early rounds in order to impose a pace later in fights.

The outcome of the bout has implications beyond the interim title. A successful defense would position Kabayel as a leading contender for a full championship opportunity. The WBC title picture remains in transition following recent developments at the top of the division.

For Knyba, the fight represents a step into contention and an opportunity to establish credibility at elite level. A competitive showing would place him firmly within the wider heavyweight conversation.

The bout headlines a live broadcast on DAZN from Oberhausen.

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