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Tonight’s fight could define Kabayel’s future in the heavyweight division

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Kabayel pressure approach

Kabayel’s victories over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez and Zhilei Zhang were achieved through constant, fierce pressure. Kabayel deliberately closes space by getting into the body early, staying there, and forcing opponents to carry weight they don’t want. In the fight against Zhang, the Chinese fighter was not overwhelmed by a single shot, but exhausted by accumulating damage. Kabayel’s ability to force opponents to fight is a key element of his approach. His opponents do not fight cleanly; they react. In the middle rounds, Kabayel is already in possession of the middle, landing ponderous body shots and the damage is already done.

Damian Knyba arrives with an undefeated record, but the problem is that he hasn’t been tested against anyone of Kabayel’s caliber. What matters to Kabayel is how he can win. He is expected to rule over Knyba. A lesser result would be considered a setback in his career and a sign that he may no longer be among the top heavyweights. At this stage, victories alone are not enough. Kabayel must demonstrate continued progress and relevance.

Looking to the future: Usyk, Itauma and a clear task

Kabaye’s ambitions are well known. He mentioned that he would like to fight Oleksandr Usyk, but this fight is not guaranteed. Usyk, who missed the mandatory defense, made it clear that the space for novel challengers was quickly closing. If Kabayel is to have any chance of winning the title, it must continue to dominate in the league that remains open.

One such challenge may be the character of Moses Itauma, a youthful and hazardous warrior. Kabayel did not shy away from this risk, considering such fights necessary to remain relevant. The best way to climb the rankings is to stay energetic against fighters who want to challenge you, even if the titles are out of reach. Tonight, Kabayel needs to strengthen his position by showing that he can handle another wave of heavyweights without hesitation.

Date: January 10
Premises: Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen
Local start time: 18:00 Central European Time
United States Time: 12:00 EST
UK time: 17:00

Scales:
Agit Kabayel: 240 pounds (109.7 kg)
Damian Knyba: 239 pounds (108.4 kg)
Granit Shala 256 vs. Peter Milas 240
Jadier Herrera 134.4 vs. Ricardo Nuñez 134.4
Roman Fury 227 vs. Kevin Greenwood
Nelvie Tiafak 256 vs. Piotr Cwik 276

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Benavidez defeats Fury, AJ and Wilder

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David Benavidez’s move up to heavyweight no longer sounds like a fantasy after trainer Robert Garcia openly predicted victories over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder while discussing Benavidez’s future following his dominant win over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Robert said Benavidez already has the style and hand speed to cause trouble for boxing’s biggest names if he ultimately decides to move up.


“I think Benavidez beats all three,” Garcia told Fino Boxing as Fury, Joshua and Wilder were raised as potential future opponents. “They are ponderous compared to Benavidez. They won’t even have a chance to throw a punch. Before Ben hits them 20 times.”

Garcia admitted that Fury would still have the hardest task due to his size, but he still supported Benavidez, who was going to break him with a powerful punch.

“I think the hardest one would have to be Fury because the weight is hefty. It’s challenging,” Garcia said. “But even then, if he has his hand on Benavidez, Benavidez will throw those 20-punch combinations to the body and that’s it. That’s it.”

Robert’s comments came after Benavidez stopped Ramirez in a performance that sparked debate about how far the undefeated star can go after already winning the super middleweight and cruiserweight titles. Garcia said he still wants Benavidez to spend more time at cruiserweight before making the full move to heavyweight.

“I think he could fight at heavyweight,” Garcia said. “But I would say two years, a year and a half, three more cruiserweight fights and then I’ll move up to heavyweight.”

Garcia also mentioned Andy Ruiz Jr., Richard Torrez Jr., Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev as potential future opponents when discussing Benavidez’s future path.

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Last updated: 16/05/2026 at 10:12

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Canelo Alvarez responds to Jake Paul’s $200 million fight offer

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Canelo Alvarez responds to Jake Paul’s $200m fight offer

Jake Paul’s claim that he found $200 million specifically for a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez sparked a direct response from the Mexican champion.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer was scheduled to collide with Canelo in May 2025, but Turki Alalshikh stepped in and signed the then super middleweight king to a multi-fight contract.

It made Alvarez a two-time undisputed champion against William Scull before losing his four major titles in a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford last September.

However, since Crawford announced his retirement and vacated the belts, Canelo is scheduled to fight for the world title in September this year in Riyad, Saudi Arabia.

The most likely opponent seems to be WBC champion Christian Mbilli, who is coming off a fascinating draw with Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford card.

However, despite this plan, Paul appears to be trying to get back into his game with the 35-year-old, insisting that a $200 million purse remains up for grabs.

The 29-year-old revealed the news on a live broadcast earlier this week, suggesting it is the “biggest fight” in boxing.

“Canelo, I have $200 million for you. Uncomplicated money. Jake Paul vs. Canelo – let’s finish it. This is what the fans have been waiting for; this is the biggest fight you can have in boxing. I think this will be the next fight.

In response, Canelo simply posted three laughing emojis on his Instagram story, signaling that Paul’s offer was not to be taken seriously.

After all, there is A a chance the American may never box again, given the injuries he sustained to his jaw after being knocked out by Anthony Joshua in December.

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Jake Paul claims he would have made Canelo $300 million

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Jake Paul responded to Canelo Alvarez after the undisputed super middleweight champion previously reacted to talk of a potential fight between the two with laughing emojis on social media.

While greeting fans and media during a public appearance this week, Jake was asked what financial terms he believed would be needed to make the fight happen.


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The comment immediately drew attention due to the huge figure associated with the fight. Jake has continued to call for a fight with Canelo over the past year, despite criticism from many boxing fans and fighters who viewed the fight as unrealistic.

Jake was then asked about Canelo and responded with laughing emojis when the topic of a fight between the two came up online.

“I don’t know what that means, but he won’t laugh when I kick his ass,” Paul said.

The rivalry between the two continues to escalate publicly through interviews and exchanges on social media, even though no official negotiations have been announced.

Jake has mentioned Canelo multiple times in interviews over the past year, keeping the possibility of a future fight circulating despite widespread skepticism in boxing circles.

Canelo is currently scheduled to face Christian Mbilli later this year in Riyad, Saudi Arabia, while Jake continues to rehabilitate from injuries suffered in his December 2025 fight against Anthony Joshua.

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