He will now compete in the world championship bout. - Kabayel seizes latest boxing prodigy.
Agit Kabayel (31) takes advantage of the opportunity and achieves his long-held dream of participating in a world championship boxing match. The German boxer defeats Frank Sanchez (31) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through technical knockout in the seventh round.
Kabayel: "I did it! We worked so hard for this fight. I saw that he wasn't at his best. My trainer told me to target the body and that Sanchez's condition would deteriorate after the sixth round. Our plan paid off perfectly."
The fight between the German and the Cuban had been advertised as a final elimination bout, which means that Agit Kabayel can now fight for the world championship (WBC) as the winner!
Kabayel enters the ring at 9 pm German time, accompanied by the music of his cousin, rapper KC Rebell (16). Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the spectators who watch Kabayel put on a spectacular performance in the ring.
Only the first round goes to Sanchez, with Kabayel taking control from the second. Our German boxing prodigy dominates his opponent, causing him significant problems with the hard punches to the body in particular. Kabayel had already defeated the previously undefeated Arslanbek Makhmudov (34) in December.
In the seventh round, Sanchez is counted out for the first time in the middle of the round. Kabayel's body punches seem to have taken their toll on the Cuban. The Cuban manages to get back on his feet, but Kabayel goes into overdrive and starts raining blows. Sanchez is unable to recover from the second knockdown. Referee Victor Loughlin stops the fight.
Match Breakdown:
Round 1: Kabayel takes control of the center of the ring, but allows Sanchez to land some first good blows from behind. Kabayel's jabs to the body are ineffective. The round goes to Sanchez.
During the break, Kabayel's trainer Sükrü Aksu urges him: "Agit, you need to move more and loosen up."
Round 2: Our hopeful boxer demonstrates a great uppercut in the first minute, pushes Sanchez into the ropes, and also delivers two solid body shots. Kabayel has now settled into the fight. The round is clearly won by him.
Aksu tells Kabayel during the second break: "Manage your energy."
Round 3: Bochum's boxing prodigy continues to target the body, keeps the pressure on. Sanchez looks frustrated and lacks dynamism in his movements. The third round goes to Kabayel.
Round 4: Sanchez becomes a bit more active, but Kabayel's defense holds strong. With a minute to go before the end of the round, Kabayel pushes his opponent into the corner and hits him with three or four hard body shots. Kabayel leads 3:1 in rounds at this point.
Aksu asks Kabayel during the break: "How are you feeling?" He replies succinctly: "Fine!"
Round 5: Sanchez seems to be having trouble with his right leg - and Kabayel keeps up the pressure, giving the Cuban no time to catch his breath. The fifth round also goes to Kabayel.
Round 6: Kabayel scores another great uppercut that catches Sanchez on the chin. DAZN commentator Andreas Selak praises: "Agit has done everything right so far." The sixth round should also go to our boxing star.
Round 7: Sanchez is counted out in the middle of the round. Kabayel's body punches seem to have worn him down. The Cuban gets back on his feet, but Kabayel turns up the power and starts throwing powerful punches. Sanchez cannot recover from the second knockdown. Kabayel wins by T.K.O. - what a spectacular performance!
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Source: symclub.org
