Kabayel says he's become first German heavyweight champion since 1932

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Agit Kabayel has been named WBC heavyweight world champion, becoming the first German to hold the title since Max Schmeling in 1932. The WBC awarded Kabayel the belt after Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk relinquished it, according to Kabayel's promoter.

Boxer Agit Kabayel says he has been named WBC heavyweight world champion, making him the first German to hold the title since boxing icon Max Schmeling in 1932. Kabayel's promoter also said the WBC had awarded him the belt in response to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk relinquishing it.