Usyk vs Kabayel

When is Usyk vs Kabayel?

Oleksandr Usyk could face Agit Kabayel in Early 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Heavyweight division, which means there would be no weight limit.

Usyk would be making his 5th defense of the The Ring Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in August 2022. He has held this belt for 2 years, 11 months and 5 days.

He would be making his 3rd defense of the WBC World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Tyson Fury in May 2024. He has held this title for 1 year, 2 months and 7 days.

Also, on the line would be his 6th defense of the WBO World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been recognised as this champion for 3 years and 10 months.

In addition, he would be defending IBF World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He was promoted from a secondary belt in July 2025. He has held this belt for a total of 6 days (6 days).

Finally, he would be making his 6th defense of the WBA Super World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been WBA champion for 3 years and 10 months.

Kabayel would be defending his WBC Interim World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Zhilei Zhang in February 2025. He has held this belt for 5 months and 3 days.

Usyk vs Kabayel stats

Oleksandr Usyk would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 24 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Agit Kabayel would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 26 wins and 0 draws, with 18 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Kabayel would have a slight advantage in power over Usyk, with a 69% knockout percentage compared to Usyk's 63%.

Oleksandr Usyk is the older man by 6 years, at 38 years old.

Kabayel has a 2-inch reach advantage.

Oleksandr Usyk fights out of the southpaw stance, while Agit Kabayel is an orthodox fighter.

Usyk is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 2 years and 4 months later than Kabayel, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 75 more professional rounds, totaling 206 compared to Kabayel's 131.

Agit Kabayel is currently ranked number 4 by The Ring in the Heavyweight division.

Usyk vs Kabayel form

Usyk remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Daniel Dubois on July 19, 2025, by knockout in the 5th round in their IBF World Heavyweight, The Ring Heavyweight, WBC World Heavyweight and WBO World Heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had defeated Tyson Fury on December 21, 2024, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBC World Heavyweight and WBA Super World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Tyson Fury on May 18, 2024, by split decision in their WBC World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight and IBF World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Before that, he had won against Daniel Dubois on August 26, 2023, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, IBF World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Stadion Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland.

He had beaten Anthony Joshua on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their IBF World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kabayel remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Zhilei Zhang on February 22, 2025, by knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Heavyweight championship fight at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had defeated Frank Sanchez on May 18, 2024, by knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Heavyweight eliminator fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Going into that contest, he had won against Arslanbek Makhmudov on December 23, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at KINGDOM ARENA, Riyadh.

Before that, he had defeated Agron Smakici on March 4, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at RuhrCongress, Bochum, Germany.

He had beaten Kevin Johnson on June 5, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Seebühne Elbauenpark, Sachsen-Anhalt.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Oleksandr Usyk has been fighting more than Agit Kabayel.

Oleksandr Usyk last fought 5 months and 29 days ago, while Agit Kabayel's last outing was 10 months and 26 days ago.

Usyk's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 4 months and 28 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

Kabayel's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 7 months and 12 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 32 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Usyk vs Kabayel?

Oleksandr Usyk is currently 1/5 (-500) to win the contest outright, while you can get 19/5 (+380) on Agit Kabayel if you fancy the big upset.

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