DAZN and Queensberry bring big boxing nights back to Germany, spearheaded by Agit Kabayel<\/p>\n
Agit Kabayel, WBC Interim World Champion and one of the top 5 heavyweight fighters<\/a> in the world, defends his title in his home country, live only on DAZN<\/a> from the Rudolf-Weber-Arena in Oberhausen.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the news boxing fans in Germany have been waiting for: DAZN<\/a> together with Queensberry Promotions are bringing big fight nights back!<\/p>\n German heavyweight sensation Agit Kabayel returns home to the Ruhr region on 10 January 2026 live and exclusive on DAZN<\/a>. When the WBC Interim World Champion steps into the ring at the Rudolf-Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, more than just a title will be on the line, together with DAZN<\/a>, he ushers in a new era of German boxing.<\/p>\n Only DAZN<\/a> will broadcast this historic moment live to fans around the world exclusively and with everything that makes a great fight: intensity, emotion and world-class boxing at the highest level. In front of his home crowd, Kabayel aims to prove that he\u2019s ready for the biggest stage of all, the leap to the very top of the heavyweight division.<\/p>\n Agit Kabayel, WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, says: \u201cI would like to thank DAZN<\/a> for their trust and I can hardly wait to finally fight in front of my fans in Germany again. My goal is clear: to bring the world championship belt back to Germany.\u201d<\/p>\n Alice Mascia, CEO DACH & Belgium at DAZN<\/a>, says: \u201cThis fight is more than a sporting event \u2013 it\u2019s a statement. DAZN is bringing the golden era of boxing back to Germany. With Agit Kabayel\u2019s homecoming, we\u2019re reviving the magic of big fight nights and the excitement of an entire sport \u2013 right where it belongs. And by doing so, we\u2019re uniting long-time boxing fans with a new generation discovering the thrill of the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n Frank Warren, Chairman & Founder of Queensberry Promotions, says: \u201cThis is a huge moment for Queensberry, DAZN and most importantly German boxing fans. Boxing has a fantastic history in Germany and the country has produced some unbelievable champions throughout the years. Our aim at Queensberry is now to bring the biggest nights in boxing back to Germany, and what better way to start things off with one of the best heavyweights on the planet, Agit Kabayel headlining. The card is going to be full of German talent, and on the 10th January Oberhausen is going to see something really special.\u201d<\/p>\n The Fight: \u201cHomecoming\u201d in Oberhausen<\/p>\n On Saturday, 10 January 2026, the boxing world turns its eyes to the Ruhr region. Agit Kabayel will enter the ring as WBC Interim World Champion, defending his belt in Germany for the first time, and doing so right on his home turf.<\/p>\n This night will symbolize what German boxing has been missing for years: big fights, passionate fans, international attention.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the biggest boxing event on German soil since the Klitschko era, a true \u201chomecoming\u201d that reignites Germany\u2019s love affair with boxing and recalls the glory days of the 1990s, when names like Henry Maske, Graciano Rocchigiani, Axel Schulz, Sven Ottke and Dariusz Michalczewski thrilled millions of viewers. Together, DAZN and Kabayel aim to build on that legacy, and bring boxing back into the German spotlight.<\/p>\n The Fighter: Agit Kabayel, Germany\u2019s New Heavyweight Hope<\/p>\n Born in Leverkusen and raised in the Ruhr region, Agit Kabayel embodies the values of his roots: discipline, humility and relentless drive. He represents the new generation of German boxing \u2013 authentic, ambitious, and ready for the world championship.<\/p>\n After capturing the WBC Interim Title in 2025, Kabayel became the legitimate contender to become Germany\u2019s first heavyweight world champion since Max Schmeling.<\/p>\n Kabayel stands for spectacular knockouts: on his way to the top of the world, he won his last five fights by knockout.<\/p>\n His upcoming fight also serves as preparation for a possible title bout against Oleksandr Usyk in 2026 for the undisputed world championship.<\/p>\n DAZN<\/p>\n As the global home of boxing, DAZN<\/a> already delivers the biggest fights featuring the sport\u2019s top names \u2013 Usyk, Fury, Kabayel, Parker and many others \u2013 as well as the leading MMA leagues such as UFC, PFL, Rajadamnern World Series and King of Kings.<\/p>\n