The boxing world is once again discussing an upcoming heavyweight bout. WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel, with 27 wins (19 by knockout), has decided to intensify his campaign to organize a fight against the absolute hegemon of the division, Alexander Usyk. To persuade the Ukrainian to accept the challenge, the German boxer enlisted the help of a global sports legend — Mike Tyson.
A Direct Challenge from a Legend
The situation in the WBC promotion has escalated: the organization has officially ordered a fight between the reigning champion and the mandatory challenger. Now, Alexander Usyk faces a dilemma: either accept the fight with Kabayel or relinquish the title. To tip the scales in his favor, Agit organized a provocative video appeal.
In the footage, which has already circulated on social media, legendary Mike Tyson, while in Germany, raises Kabayel’s hand in an informal setting. Pointing at the interim WBC belt, Tyson addresses the camera with a direct call: "Usyk, bro! We’re waiting for you! We need you, Usyk!"
Attempt at Direct Contact
After filming the video, Agit Kabayel attempted to contact the champion directly. However, Alexander Usyk did not answer the calls. This only spurred Kabayel to deploy "heavy artillery."
"Usyk, why aren’t you picking up? Maybe it’s time to talk to older brother Mike. I know you’re aware of our current situation. I’m in Germany. Mike is here. Mike, what will you say to Usyk?" — Kabayel asked.
Tyson didn’t mince words and added: "Usyk, kid, come and take this. We need that money! Let’s go!"
Final Note
Concluding the video, Agit Kabayel addressed the champion with a demand to end the uncertainty: "Usyk, did you hear? Let’s make sure there are no more 'maybe’s. Let’s go!"
Now, everyone awaits the Ukrainian’s reaction. Refusing the fight could cost Usyk his title, while accepting it would return him to the center of global boxing attention as a mandatory challenger.