‘Day of Reckoning’, Saturday 23rd December, as part of Riyadh Season will be available live on DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.
As December 23rd dawns, Saudi Arabia braces for an electrifying evening of pugilistic prowess, headlined by a titanic heavyweight tussle that promises to shake the very foundations. In the spotlight, Deontay Wilder, the Monarch of Might, parades a track record that roars louder than any ringside clamor (43-2-1, 42 KOs), squaring off against Joseph Parker (33-3, 23 KOs). British powerhouse Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) is steeling himself to exchange blows with Sweden’s towering titan, Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KOs).
Rewind to last October when Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-0, 17 KOs) bulldozed Junior Anthony Wright in a mere 70 seconds. Now, he’s striding back into Riyadh, set for a fight with the unblemished Agit Kabayel (23-0, 15 KOs) in a confrontation that smells like a fight to the end.
Camille Estephan is electric with anticipation, “Marching back to Riyadh to lock horns with a top-contender like Kabayel, Makhmudov is seizing his chance to prove he’s the undisputed ‘Emperor of the Ring.’ We’ve been grinding relentlessly in the gym, and now it’s time to unleash hell.”
Since planting his roots in Montreal, Makhmudov has been crushing adversaries, grabbing titles with a relentless hunger. He clinched the WBC Continental Americas title in 2019, lifted the NABF and NABA titles, and recently, seized the WBC Silver title. Perched as the WBC’s third-ranked heavyweight, right behind Wilder and Joshua, Makhmudov is on a ruthless ascent. His knockout spree includes toppling Raphael Akpejiori on American turf and pulverizing Junior Anthony Wright in Riyadh, capturing the fervor of Saudi fans eager for his encore.
Makhmudov is fired up for the Saudi rematch, “I’m electrified for this return fight. Kabayel’s formidable, but I’m battle-ready for this clash. This fight is going to set the night ablaze.”
Kabayel, standing at 6’3”, and weighing 240 pounds, is a colossus unbeaten for a decade. A double European champion, he’s dispatched heavy hitters like Derek Chisora, Andrii Rudenko, and Agron Smakici. Ranked among the top four in the boxing world, he’s hammering at the door for his shot at the big time.
Marc Ramsay, Makhudov’s trainer, recognizes the challenge ahead, “Facing Kabayel is no walk in the park. He’s a juggernaut who floored Derek Chisora. We’re aiming to establish our dominance.”
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel Fight TIME
Event Date and Start Time:
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Start Time: The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET, with the ringwalks for the Makhmudov vs. Kabayel fight planned for approximately 7:25 p.m. UK / 2:25 p.m. ET. Please note, these timings may change based on the earlier fights.
Streaming on DAZN PPV:
- The fight will be available live on DAZN PPV in selected regions. For specific information on streaming, check DAZN’s website.
- Viewers in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia are required to download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store for subscription, rather than signing up via a web browser.
Venue:
- The match between Arslanbek Makhmudov and Agit Kabayel will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ticket Information:
- Details regarding tickets for the event will be announced in due course.
Fighter Records and Bios:
- Arslanbek Makhmudov: Date of Birth – June 7, 1989; Height – 6′ 5.5″; Reach – Not available; Total Fights – 18; Record – 18-0 (17 KOs).
- Agit Kabayel (German): Born September 23, 1992; Height – 6′ 3″; Reach – Not available; Total Fights – 23; Record – 23-0 (15 KOs).
Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin Fight Card:
🥊 Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
🥊 Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
🥊 Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
🥊 Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
🥊 Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
🥊 Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa
🥊 Filip Hrgovic vs Mark De Mori
🥊 Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel