Agit Kabayel will be Oleksandr Usyk`s next opponent
By James Blears
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman says Agit Kabayel will be the next opponent of Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk.
It was at the event in the Arroyo Restaurant when David Benavidez was presented with the Special Commemorative Tollan Tlatequi belt for his achievement in defeating Gilberto ”Zurdo” Ramirez. Also a very special day for the restaurant which is celebrating its eighty sixth anniversary.
Turning to the heavyweight scene, with its thrills and spills, Mauricio said:
”Agit is the WBC Interim Champion and Mandatory Contender for Oleksandr Usyk. He has earned his stripes. He took part in that heavyweight extravaganza three years ago in Saudi Arabia, and defeated everyone, including Frank Sanchez, who himself has just had an incredible victory. The fight between Agit and Oleksandr has to happen this year. We will order it and then we will see.
”Agit has a great ability to punch to the body. He`s not as tall as most heavyweights, but he has a huge heart.”
As for the Usyk Vs Rico clash, Mauricio said it was a sensational fight between the WBC Champion and a Champion of Kick Boxing: ”Usyk won and I applaud the Referee. I`m very proud of Mark Lyson, because the responsibility of the Referee is to protect the integrity and well being of the fighters. He does not care about the clang of the bell. He`s seeing the eyes of the affected fighter and how hurt that fighter is.
”One punch too early, rather than one punch too late.”
