Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel Ends in Stunning Stoppage on February 22

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – On February 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a loaded Riyadh Season event took place. On this stacked card, Zhilei Zhang (27-3-1, 22 KOs) faced the dangerous, undefeated German Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) for the WBC interim heavyweight title. It was an impressive showing from Kabayel, who navigated some sticky moments to shock “Big Bang” and win the WBC interim title. The entire card was available to watch via multiple PPV outlets, including DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office, and PPV.com.

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel Ends in Impressive Stoppage

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel Fight Recap

Zhang started strong in the opening round, taking the centre of the ring and landing impressive body shots while pressing forward. In the next two rounds, Kabayel adjusted well with sharp body shots. Though Zhang had moments with single punches, the German fighter controlled much of the action with his effective, economical bodywork.

During the fifth round, Kabayel mixed his shots well before the Chinese fighter landed a left counter, knocking the German down. The Leverkusen native recovered well and finished the round strong, but Zhang’s exceptional power remained a constant threat that could change the fight in an instant.

The sixth round saw Kabayel continue to work the body of “Big Bang,” who had to take a knee under sheer exhaustion after a right-left to the body. The Chinese heavyweight was unable to beat the count. Welcome to the heavyweight top table, Agit Kabayel. It was an impressive showing that will help propel him closer to a world title shot.

Rest of the Card Following Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel

• Main event: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring belts
• Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole – Heavyweights
• Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley – 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