The return of heavyweight Agit Kabayel is on tap for January 10 and he will be fighting in Germany.
His promoter, Queensberry, are working with DAZN in a bid to bring big-time boxing back to Germany, home of many memorable heavyweight nights.
Kabayel is the WBC’s interim heavyweight champion and he will defend his belt at the Rudolf-Weber Arena in Oberhausen.
“I would like to thank DAZN for their trust and I can hardly wait to finally fight in front of my fans in Germany again,” said Kabayel. “My goal is clear: to bring the world championship belt back to Germany.”
Alice Mascia, CEO DACH & Belgium at DAZN, added: “This fight is more than a sporting event – it’s a statement. DAZN is bringing the golden era of boxing back to Germany. With Agit Kabayel’s homecoming, we’re reviving the magic of big fight nights and the excitement of an entire sport – right where it belongs. And by doing so, we’re uniting long-time boxing fans with a new generation discovering the thrill of the sport.”
Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions chairman, said it was “a huge moment” for Queensberry, DAZN and the fight fans in Germany. “Boxing has a fantastic history in Germany and the country has produced some unbelievable champions throughout the years. Our aim at Queensberry is now to bring the biggest nights in boxing back to Germany, and what better way to start things off with one of the best heavyweights on the planet, Agit Kabayel headlining. The card is going to be full of German talent, and on the 10th January Oberhausen is going to see something really special.”
Boxing in Germany has been quiet in recent years, particularly after a lively period in the 1990s and just after when the likes of Henry Maske, Graciano Rocchigiani, Axel Schulz, Sven Ottke and Dariusz Michalczewski fought in front of audiences into the millions on TV. The Klitschko brothers did big business in Germany, too, but no one has picked up from where they left off when they retired.
