Germany once hosted some of the biggest names and fights in boxing. Specifically, during the heyday of the 1990s and 2000s, Germany hosted the likes of Henry Maske, Graciano Rocchigiani, Axel Schulz, and Dariusz Michalczewski. On Saturday, Germany returns to the big stage with an elite boxing matchup. Specifically, Agit Kabayel, who has deep ties to the Ruhr region, will defend his WBC interim world heavyweight title against Damian Knyba. With a win Boxing odds on Saturday night, Kabayel will reaffirm his claim to the mandatory challenge against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
Kabayel is aiming to become the first German heavyweight world champion since Max Schmeling. However, Saturday’s DAZN bout will not be easy, as Knyba is one of the most talented and promising heavyweights in the world. Anytime that a heavyweight championship fight takes place, there is tremendous betting interest and traffic. Certainly, that will be the case for Saturday’s clash between Kabayel and Knyba. Early betting action was heavy, and the momentum will continue to build until fight time.
WBC Interim World Heavyweight Title Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
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| Location: | Rudolf Weber-Arena, Oberhausen, Germany |
| TV Coverage: | DAZN |
| Boxer | ML | |
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| Agit Kabayel | -1450 |  |
| Damian Knyba | +800 | |
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Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba SBG Odds Overview
At the onset, Agit Kabayel opened as a -1450 favorite, with Damian Knyba at +800. The betting odds initially set Agit Kabayel at +370 to win by points or decision, -330 to win by knockout or TKO, and a draw at +250, while Damian Knyba was listed at +1800 to win by points or decision and +1000 to win by knockout or TKO. In turn, the odds for the fight to go the distance are +290, while the odds for the fight not to go the distance are -410.
Although both fighters are undefeated, the Sportsbook public has made Kabayel the heavy and understandable favorite. Almost all of the casual sector money is going to Kabayel, with sharps not enthused about the underdog either.
Agit Kabayel Record and Form
Agit Kabayel, age 33, is ranked #3 in the world. He stands at six feet, three inches tall with a reach of 80 inches and fights from an orthodox stance. Overall, his career record is 26-0 with 18 knockouts. Last time out, Kabayel faced Zhilei Zhang for the WBC interim heavyweight title at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. Kabayel won the fight in a 6th-round knockout.
The opening event of 2026 will see Kabayel make a first defense of the WBC championship he won with a stoppage defeat of the Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang in February. The undefeated former European champion became a leading, hugely popular figure across Riyadh Season shows in Saudi Arabia. Caused by a stunning three-fight winning run. Starting at the end of 2023, he slayed the giant Arslanbek Makhmudov, stopping the previously unbeaten Russian in the fourth round.
Kabayel, from North Rhine-Westphalia, went on to end another undefeated record. Accordingly, he faced Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez, who was stopped in the seventh round in May 2024, before he went on to topple Zhang.
Damian Knyba Record and Form
In sum, Damian Knyba, age 29, is ranked #31 in the world. He stands at six feet, seven inches tall with a reach of 86 inches and fights from an orthodox stance. His career Boxing odds record is 17-0, with 11 knockouts. Knyba’s first six fights took place in his native Poland before he transferred his talents Stateside in May 2022. His most recent activity came earlier this month when he defeated Joey Dawejko in the seventh round in Brooklyn in his third fight of the year. Previously, he overcame Marcin Siwy and Andrzej Wawrzyk in Newark.
Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba SBG Free Pick
As was previously noted, Agit Kabayel has a much more impressive body of work. This fight is about paying a premium price for premium quality.
Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba SBG Free Pick:
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