In a matter of a few hours, the boxing world will witness a mega clash in one of the undercard events of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol’s rematch in Riyadh. We’re talking about the clash between heavyweights Agit Kabayel and Zhilei Zhang for the WBC Interim World Heavyweight title. While the name Agit Kabayel may not ring bells for some boxing fans in the States, those in the know understand he’s the dark horse in the heavyweight division. And with his upcoming fight in Riyadh, the 32-year-old will try his best to ensure that his name echoes through the boxing world.

Kabayel is stepping into the ring to take down the former WBO interim heavyweight champion. With an impeccable 25-0 record, including 17 knockouts, you can easily imagine the power and skill he brings to the ring. But who is Agit Kabayel when he’s not wearing the gloves? Who are the people who stand by him? Let’s take a deeper dive into the personal side of Agit Kabayel’s life.

Agit Kabayel’s Wife and Kids

When it comes to Agit Kabayel’s personal life, there’s not much that is in the public domain. As of now, there is no concrete information regarding his marital status. So there could only be 2 possible reasons for why that is. It’s either because the undefeated European champion is flying solo, or perhaps he has marvelously kept his personal life under lock and key.

None of his socials include references to women that may be in his life. We might not know whether he’s dating anyone or in a relationship. But there’s something that we do know. We have collected certain information on where he comes from and the roots he proudly represents.

Agit Kabayel’s Background and Family

The 25-0 boxer was born and raised in one of Europe’s largest urban areas, called Leverkusen, Germany. And his parents hail from Pazarcık, a town in the Turkish province of Kahramanmaraş, Germany. According to reports, the region was predominantly inhabited by Kurds and had a population of just 90 by 2023. Thus Kabayel’s family roots are traced back to the Kurdish region, and he proudly represents his Kurdish heritage. Although no other family records have been traced so far, we know Agit Kabayel has a cousin named Hüseyin Kökseçen, a.k.a KC Rebell. He’s a German rapper by profession. But like all other youngsters, Agit Kabayel also moved out of his town, relocating to Bochum, also in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Even though his resume speaks for itself since turning pro in 2011, there was a specific moment when people truly started noticing him. It was in 2019 when Agit Kabayel signed a promotional deal with Top Rank, in the hope of expanding his reach to the United States. With this move, he would not only expand his horizons but also fulfill his long-held dream. “I can’t wait to showcase my skills in the U.S. and on ESPN. As the European champion, the time is now to go all in and achieve my lifetime goal of becoming the first German world heavyweight champion since the great Max Schmeling,” Kabayel said while talking to Boxing News 24.

Since then, the 32-year-old has been securing major bouts. It was only in December 2023 that Agit Kabayel earned the North American Boxing Federation Heavyweight belt against Arslanbek Makhmudov in Riyadh. And you know what? Less than six months later, he received yet another impressive win over Frank Sanchez. As a result, this victory earned him not just one, but 2 titles—the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title and the WBO NABO Heavyweight belt. And if those titles are not enough, he’s also recently ranked No. 5 in the heavyweight division by The Ring magazine.

The showdown with the ‘Big Bang’ is in a few hours and everyone will be watching. If he manages to win against Zhilei Zhang, this could be the fight that propels him to the next level of international fame and success with a potential shot at Oleksandr Usyk next. With that said, who do you think wins – Agit Kabayel or Zhilei Zhang?