Agit Kabayel’s bringing heavyweight boxing back to Germany. Forget the glitz of Riyadh — this one’s in Oberhausen, under real lights, with real fans. On January 10, 2026, the Bochum bruiser walks into the Rudolf Weber Arena, 13,000 locals ready to roar, and he’s got a proper fight waiting for him live on DAZN.
No easy opponent either. According to Bild.de, ist is Damian Knyba, Poland’s unbeaten tower of trouble — 17 wins, 11 knockouts, standing 6’7” tall. A man who doesn’t box to dance around, but to wreck your ribs and take your soul. Kabayel’s giving the home fans what they wanted: a real scrap.
Knyba is danger in front of the hometown crowd
Knyba’s no mug. He’s been trading leather with Zhilei Zhang in camp — the same Zhang Kabayel chopped down in Saudi with body shots that echoed. The Pole’s young, confident, and built like a factory wall. H
The press conference is set for next week in Düsseldorf, but insiders already know the deal’s sealed. As for Daniel Dubois? Forget it. He mouthed off in London — “I’ll fight Kabayel, I’m ready for him.” Yeah, sure, mate. Then his camp vanished the minute things got real. All bark, no bite.
The long road home for Germany’s quiet heavyweight
It’s been nearly three years since Kabayel fought in Germany. Last time was Bochum, March 2022. Since then, he’s been doing his work abroad — quiet, methodical, unbeaten, tougher every time. Ranked high with the WBA, respected by the real heads, ignored by the loud ones.
Now he’s home, and he’s not here to shake hands. This one’s a reminder: Kabayel’s the European heavyweight no one wants to risk. Strong, patient, and mean when it matters. He’s not flashy. He’s just consistent — and that’s a nightmare for any opponent.
This is a proper heavyweight fight. Knyba’s got youth and size, sure. But Kabayel’s smarter. He doesn’t waste shots, doesn’t panic, and once he gets his rhythm, he grinds you down like wet cement.
Knyba’s gonna find out what happens when someone hits back with purpose. I’m expecting a rough few rounds early — maybe the Pole even lands something decent — but Kabayel’s body work will break him down. Mid to late stoppage, German fans losing their minds.
And Dubois? He can keep talking. Kabayel’s on a different path now — the kind that leads to names like Hrgovic, Parker, maybe even Joshua if someone grows a spine. Germany’s got its man back, and he’s not playing nice.