World · Singapore Bureau
Kabayel to defend WBC heavyweight title against Hysa in November
German champion Agit Kabayel will make his first WBC world heavyweight title defence against Albania's unbeaten Nelson Hysa in Duesseldorf on November 28, promoter Frank Warren announced Thursday.
LSN Singapore ·

Kabayel's maiden defence of the WBC heavyweight crown will take place in his native Germany, with the Duesseldorf bout representing a significant test of his credentials at boxing's elite level.
The 28-year-old German titleholder will face the challenge of Hysa, an undefeated Albanian contender whose ring record has caught the attention of the boxing community. The matchup pits experience and championship pedigree against an emerging challenger seeking to upset the established order in the heavyweight division.
Promoted by British heavyweight boxing kingmaker Frank Warren, the November 28 event is scheduled to showcase one of the year's most anticipated title defences. The Duesseldorf venue offers Kabayel home advantage as he seeks to make a successful statement in his first title defence since claiming the WBC belt.
The heavyweight division continues to evolve with a series of high-profile matchups, and Kabayel's defence represents a critical juncture in establishing himself as a legitimate champion among the weight class's top contenders. Success against Hysa would position him for potential future bouts against other recognised heavyweights vying for supremacy in the division.