Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel: Full Breakdown and Fight Details

On Saturday, February 22, Zhilei Zhang (27-2-1, 22 KOs) will face undefeated heavyweight contender Agit Kabayel (25-0, 17 KOs). This fascinating heavyweight contest will take place on the loaded Riyadh Season card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2. The stacked card at the Kingdom Arena will be available through a variety of PPV platforms. As we edge closer to fight night, we are bringing you a breakdown of this intriguing heavyweight clash.

Zhang vs Kabayel: Complete Fight Breakdown

Zhang vs Kabayel

Most bookies seem to have Kabayel as the narrow favourite, with this heavyweight clash promising plenty of fireworks.

The Chinese fighter scored two dominant stoppage victories against Joe Joyce before losing by majority decision to Joseph Parker despite scoring two knockdowns. Kabayel despite periods of inactivity has shot to prominence in a loaded division with dominant wins over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Sanchez.

“Big Bang” carries undeniable power and puts his shots together impressively. He’s extremely dangerous when he corners his opponents as proven in his stoppage win over Deontay Wilder. Kabayel mixes his attacks impressively and he carries power in his punches. He’s a good body puncher as proven in his two previous wins.

This heavyweight clash promises fireworks. Zhang must apply pressure, back Kabayel up, and let his hands go. Meanwhile, the German fighter will rely on his footwork, staying mobile and picking his shots more off the back foot.

This highly anticipated heavyweight fight is sure to deliver. With plenty of power on display, both chins will be put to the test. A win here will move the victor closer to a world title shot in this stacked division.

Zhang vs Kabayel Full Fight Card

• Main event: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring belts
• Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for IBF heavyweight title
• Shakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield – for WBC lightweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for WBC middleweight title
• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for interim WBC super-welterweight title
• Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for interim WBC heavyweight title
• Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for interim WBO light-heavyweight title
• Mohammed Alakel vs TBA
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA

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