Agit Kabayel claims WBC heavyweight title as first German champion since 1932
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Agit Kabayel has been declared the WBC heavyweight world champion, marking him as the first German to hold this title since Max Schmeling in 1932. The announcement follows Oleksandr Usyk's decision to relinquish the title. Kabayel expressed his pride and referred to his Kurdish roots, emphasizing the significance of this achievement. He had anticipated a fight against Usyk before the championship was vacated. Kabayel's promotion reflects on his career goal now realized with this title.
- •Agit Kabayel becomes WBC heavyweight champion
- •First German champ since Max Schmeling in 1932
- •Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the title
- •Kabayel expresses pride and reflects on roots
- •Fight against Usyk was anticipated before Usyk's decision
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kabayel says he's become first German heavyweight champion since 1932
"Boxer Agit Kabayel says he has been named WBC heavyweight world champion, making him the first German to hold the title since boxing icon Max Schmeling in 1932. Kabayel's promoter also said the WBC had awarded him the belt in response to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk relinquishing it.
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