Updates on the highly-anticipated mega-boxing event featuring Usyk and Dubois.
In the world of heavyweight boxing, the upcoming clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois on July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, is generating significant anticipation, especially for Agit Kabayel, the interim WBC heavyweight champion.
Kabayel, a native of Wattenscheid, Germany, is among the leading contenders eagerly waiting for the victor of Usyk vs. Dubois. The winner of this highly significant fight could face Kabayel for the undisputed heavyweight crown or unify titles, bringing Kabayel one step closer to his dream of becoming a world champion.
The Usyk-Dubois rematch holds critical implications for Kabayel. If Usyk retains his titles, there's a good chance he could be challenged by Kabayel in the ring. Usyk, who currently holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight belts, is the clear favourite in the upcoming fight, known for his superior ring intelligence, experience, technique, and agility. He has never been knocked down in his nearly twelve-year professional career.
The event is expected to attract an audience of 94,000 fans and will be broadcast live on DAZN as a pay-per-view event, although it will not be available on free TV. Kabayel will be present at the event, watching the main fight between Usyk and Dubois live.
Kabayel recently made a decisive step forward in his career by knocking out Zhilei Zhang, a significant victory that has raised his profile and ambitions. The rematch outcome may determine if he gets a stage to fight in Germany and chase the dream of being the first German world heavyweight champion since Max Schmeling in 1930.
However, a fight between Usyk and Kabayel may not be the most probable next step. A third fight between Usyk and boxing superstar Tyson Fury is currently considered more realistic. Nonetheless, Kabayel is positioning himself well, aiming to capitalise on the unification of major titles in the Usyk-Dubois fight as the interim WBC champion.
Despite the challenges he faced in his childhood, as previously reported, Kabayel continues to strive towards his goal of becoming a full world champion. The Usyk-Dubois rematch is a significant milestone in that journey, offering a potential path to the undisputed heavyweight title.
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Sports enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly anticipating the Usyk-Dubois rematch, as the winner of this fight could face Agit Kabayel for the undisputed heavyweight crown or unify titles. Kabayel, the interim WBC heavyweight champion, is positioning himself well to capitalize on the unification of major titles in the Usyk-Dubois fight.
