Mexico City – June 27, 2026 — The World Boxing Council proudly announces that Agit Kabayel has officially been recognized as the new WBC Heavyweight World Champion, effective June 27, 2026.
Kabayel’s ascension to the prestigious green and gold heavyweight championship is the culmination of nearly a decade of remarkable consistency inside the ring. Undefeated as a professional, the German standout has steadily climbed the ranks while overcoming every challenge placed before him, earning his place among boxing’s elite.
“The heavyweight championship has always represented the highest honor in boxing. Agit Kabayel has earned this moment through years of discipline, perseverance, and exceptional performances against world-class opposition,” said WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán. “His rise through the WBC rankings has been a true example of dedication and merit. On behalf of the entire World Boxing Council family, I congratulate Agit on becoming the new WBC Heavyweight World Champion. We are proud to welcome him into the historic lineage of champions who have worn the green and gold belt, and we wish him a long, successful, and memorable reign.”
Born in Leverkusen, Germany, Kabayel first entered the WBC world rankings in May 2017 at No. 30 after capturing the European Boxing Union (EBU) Heavyweight Championship with a victory over Herve Hubeaux. Later that year, his impressive triumph over Derek Chisora established him among the division’s elite, propelling him into the WBC’s Top 15.
His breakthrough on the global stage came in December 2023 during the historic “Day of Reckoning” event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he stopped the previously undefeated Arslanbek Makhmudov in four rounds to capture the NABF Heavyweight Championship. The victory immediately elevated him to No. 8 in the WBC rankings.
Kabayel continued his remarkable rise in May 2024, defeating the undefeated Frank Sánchez by seventh-round knockout. The victory also earned him the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Championship and established him as the WBC’s mandatory challenger.
Most recently, Kabayel successfully defended the Interim title on January 10 with an impressive victory over Damian Knyba, further cementing his position as the division’s leading contender.
Throughout his distinguished career, Kabayel has accumulated an outstanding championship résumé that includes the WBC Mediterranean Heavyweight Championship, the EBU European Union Heavyweight Championship, two reigns as EBU European Heavyweight Champion, the NABF Heavyweight Championship, the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Championship, and the WBC Interim Heavyweight World Championship.
Additional information regarding the heavyweight division and upcoming championship activities will be announced by the World Boxing Council in the coming days.
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The World Boxing Council (WBC) is one of the world’s premier sanctioning bodies, dedicated to protecting the health and safety of boxers while promoting integrity, fairness, and excellence in the sport. Since its founding in 1963, the WBC has been home to many of boxing’s greatest champions and continues to lead the sport through innovation, humanitarian initiatives, and its unwavering commitment to the fighters who make boxing great.
