New WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel has put the division on notice, declaring he will fight anyone. The unbeaten German is targeting Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Moses Itauma for his first defense after inheriting the title from Oleksandr Usyk.
Kabayel has the green belt. Now he wants the big names. Forget a soft first defense. The German isn’t hiding. He’s hunting. This isn’t just talk. His recent record is a wrecking ball. He dismantled Arslanbek Makhmudov, out-boxed Frank Sanchez, and broke down Zhilei Zhang. Those aren’t tune-ups; they’re a hit list of contenders. He earned his spot the hard way.
His message is simple and direct. Kabayel said: “I fight everyone now. For me, it’s good.” This declaration puts the entire weight class on alert. This isn’t a champion looking to milk the title; it’s a fighter looking for the biggest challenge available.
He made it clear that even the official process won’t be a problem. When asked about his mandatory challenger, his response was instant. “When the #1 challenger is ready, I fight everyone,” he said, showing zero concern for who the WBC puts in front of him. To emphasize the point, he added a stunning line: “When my father called me out for my belt, I fight with him.”
The new champ even addressed a potential clash with Tyson Fury, a man he respects. The respect ends at the first bell. “He’s my big brother. When he says, ‘Agit, I want the belt,’ I say, ‘No problem. Come on, brother. We’ll make the fight,'” Kabayel said, confirming no one is off-limits.
The heavyweight division is a mess of moving parts. Fury is supposedly fighting Joshua. Rising star Moses Itauma has a real test against Filip Hrgovic in August. Joshua himself wants another fight this year. Kabayel holds a major piece of the puzzle, but his next opponent is far from certain. He’ll wait for the dust to settle. The belt makes him a target for everyone.
