It was just three months ago that the German boxing hopeful Agit Kabayel challenged the world’s top opponents after being crowned European Heavyweight Champion. In the person of none other than Tyson Fury, the 30-year-old’s wish could now come true – possibly.
Tyson Fury wants to have the next big fight in late summer. But finding an opponent is difficult. Above all, the big heavyweight summit for all important world titles between the two boxing superstars Fury and the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk is on hold. Other options, such as against ex-champion Andy Ruiz or Anthony Joshua, have recently failed.
So time to look around in somewhat lower climes, it seems. This is exactly where Agit Kabayel’s hour could have struck. Because Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum has now brought the German boxing hope into play.
Can Kabayel play against Fury soon?
“There’s a whole list of possible opponents if we go down the top ten in the various world boxing organizations. This Agit Kabayel, he’s a very good opponent or Martin Bakole would also be a possibility.” , Arum told IFL TV.
Tyson Fury: decision nice “next week”?
In addition, the promoter responsible for Fury in the USA added: “There are many good opponents, but Frank and George Warren (England promoter Fury, ed.]will clarify that with him.” That could be the case as early as next week be, according to the 91-year-old.
The fact that Kabayel liked this speculation about a fight against the “Gipsy King” was already more than clear on Instagram.
“Tyson Fury, let’s go. Send me a place,” wrote the 30-year-old European heavyweight champion on the social network.
Meanwhile, “Bild” speculates that Kabayel promoter Ulf Steinforth could soon contact Team Fury.
Steinforth already knows the customs from the past. In December 2020, his client’s fight against Fury was almost over until the fight finally broke.
“We just didn’t find a way to reach an agreement with all parties. It’s not possible at the moment because an event with an audience was not possible due to the corona pandemic,” said Fury promoter Frank Warren at the time. Will it work in September 2023?
Should Fury actually want to fight Kabayel, the Brit would have a tough nut to crack. The German professional boxer from Leverkusen is unbeaten so far, winning 15 of his 23 duels by knockout!