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Joshua gets called out for world title fight

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  • WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel has called out British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua for a world title fight.
  • Kabayel is willing to wait for Joshua to settle his potential bout with Tyson Fury before challenging him.
  • The German champion believes a fight with Joshua could be a major event, potentially held in Germany or the UK.

WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel has publicly challenged British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua, expressing his readiness to face him for a world title. Kabayel, however, is willing to postpone the fight until after Joshua potentially resolves his anticipated bout with Tyson Fury.

The potential clash between Joshua and Fury is rumored for November, though details regarding the date, venue, and promoter remain unconfirmed. Both boxers are expected to participate in warm-up fights beforehand, with Fury scheduled to face Mariusz Wach and Joshua set to fight Kristian Prenga.

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, when you think you have a chance to be a three-time world champion, let’s do it. Kabayel will wait for you.

— Agit KabayelThe WBC heavyweight champion stated his willingness to wait for Anthony Joshua.

Kabayel, who has sparred with both Joshua and Fury in the past, stated his willingness to grant either fighter a shot at his belt once their rivalry is settled. He believes a fight with Joshua, especially if Joshua emerges victorious against Fury, would be a significant event.

We can make the fight, but first of all, I think all the fans, the British fans, want to see the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight and, after that, we can see who’s best for the fight with me.

— Agit KabayelKabayel acknowledged the public's desire to see Joshua fight Fury first.

"Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, when you think you have a chance to be a three-time world champion, let’s do it. Kabayel will wait for you," Kabayel told Sky Sports. He added that he believes fans, particularly in Britain, are eager to see the Joshua-Fury fight first. "After that, we can see who’s best for the fight with me. First of all, AJ (for Fury), and after, why not? This is a big fight. We can also make this in Germany in a stadium. We can make this in the UK in a stadium."

Kabayel was elevated to the full WBC champion status after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belts. This would mark his first world title reign if he faces and defeats Joshua.

First of all, AJ (for Fury), and after, why not? This is a big fight. We can also make this in Germany in a stadium. We can make this in the UK in a stadium.

— Agit KabayelKabayel discussed the potential scale and locations for a fight with Joshua.
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