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Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba: Preview, storylines
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Boxing wasted absolutely no time making noise in 2026. If the first few weeks are any indication, this year is shaping up to be a busy one for the heavyweight division—where undefeated records, interim belts, and future title implications are already colliding. While some fighters are still shaking off holiday rust, others are diving straight into high-stakes territory, with momentum, rankings, and credibility all on the line before January is even halfway over.

This weekend’s main event fits that tone perfectly. An interim world title is at stake, both fighters are unbeaten, and the heavyweight picture could look very different once the final bell sounds. For fans looking to lock in their viewing plans early, here’s everything you need to know.

Fight Overview

Agit Kabayel will defend the WBC interim heavyweight title against Damian Knyba in a matchup that pairs experience with size and ambition. Kabayel enters as the established contender, while Knyba looks to turn his unbeaten rise into a statement win on foreign soil.

Both heavyweights are undefeated, and with the division tightly packed at the top, this bout carries real consequences beyond the belt itself.

Date and Start Time

  • Date: Saturday, January 10
  • Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT / 7:00 pm GMT

As always, ringwalk times can shift slightly depending on undercard pacing.

How to Watch

The fight will stream live on DAZN worldwide.

  • United States & most regions: Included with a DAZN subscription
  • Germany: Available via pay-per-view

DAZN subscribers gain access to more than 185 fight nights per year across boxing, MMA, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle events. Subscription tiers include monthly and annual options, with an Ultimate Tier available that bundles multiple PPVs into one package.

Fight Card

  • Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba – Heavyweight (WBC interim title)
  • Granit Shala vs. Peter Milas – Heavyweight
  • Jadier Herrera vs. Ricardo Nunez – Lightweight (WBC interim title)
  • Simon Zachenhuber vs. Anthony Zaulig – Super middleweight

Location

The event takes place at Rudolf Weber Arena, a 12,650-seat multi-purpose venue that has hosted major sporting events and international music acts since opening in 1996.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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