Knyba: "I don't feel like an underdog, I came for the knockout!"

Andrew Karlov Jan. 9, 2026, 8:23 a.m.
Damian Knyba. Getty Images
Damian Knyba. Getty Images

"It will be difficult to outbox me on points, but I came here for a knockout," said the aggressive Damian Knyba (17-0, 11 KOs), who will face Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) tomorrow, January 10th, for his interim WBC heavyweight title. The fight in Oberhausen, Germany will be broadcast live on Saturday on the DAZN streaming platform. The broadcast starts at 18:45.

"Body shots are certainly one of Kabayel's main advantages, and that's what makes him a tough opponent. Of course, I don't want to reveal my tactics, but we also have a plan that we want to execute in the ring on Saturday. We have something special against him. Bookmakers consider me a clear underdog, but I don't think that at all. Everything will be decided on Saturday, and we will see who was right — me or the bookmakers. I count on good work from the judges and a fair verdict, as it will be difficult to beat me on points, but I came to Germany for a knockout," admitted the Polish giant.

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