Fury Could Face Kabayel in Germany After Joshua Fight

Tyson Fury could face Agit Kabayel in Germany if he gets past Anthony Joshua on December 11, according to Spencer Brown, who manages both fighters. Brown told The Ariel Helwani Show that a friendship between the two heavyweights would not stop the fight from happening if the money and timing lined up.

"If he beats Anthony Joshua, you know, there's Agit Kabayel in Germany," Brown said. "They'd do the dance if they needed to."

Why Kabayel Makes Sense For German Fans

Agit Kabayel fighting Tyson Fury on home soil would carry real symbolism for German boxing fans who remember Fury dethroning Wladimir Klitschko in Düsseldorf back in 2015. Kabayel is currently the sport's biggest draw in Germany, and a fight on home turf against a fading former unified champion is the kind of event German promoters and fans would pay heavily to see, win or lose for the hometown fighter.

Brown's framing leaves room for the fight even if Fury loses badly to Joshua first. A beaten-up Fury traveling to Germany to face a sharper, younger puncher would still draw interest, both from fans hoping to see Kabayel finish the job and from those curious whether Fury has anything left.

What Fury's Last Two Fights Say About This Matchup

Fury's performances against Agron Smakici-tier opposition are not part of the record here, but his bouts with Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach exposed real decline. In those fights his legs looked heavy, his reflexes were delayed, and the movement that used to bail him out of trouble was largely gone. He got through both largely on size and by smothering work on the inside.

That matters against Kabayel, who does not stand still and does not let opponents rest. He works the body with bad intentions, crowds distance, and punishes fighters who try to tie him up by digging to the ribs with his free hand. A version of Fury that struggled for rhythm against Makhmudov and Wach, both limited stylistically, is not built to handle that kind of pressure for twelve rounds.

Betting Angle

Nothing is official, and the whole scenario hinges on Fury beating Joshua first, so there is no line to point to yet. Directionally, though, expect Kabayel to open as a live underdog or even a narrow favorite if the fight gets made, given his recent form and the concerns raised by Fury's performances against Makhmudov and Wach. Books will also have to price in fight IQ and farewell-tour unpredictability, since Fury's name still carries weight even on a downturn. Bettors should watch for how the Joshua fight actually goes on December 11 before reading too much into any early market move on a potential Kabayel fight.

Whether Fury actually agrees to the fight is the real question. A fighter who has built his career on the idea that he cannot be broken is unlikely to willingly walk into a fight he cannot control, especially in Kabayel's own backyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Could Tyson Fury fight Agit Kabayel next?

According to manager Spencer Brown, a fight between Tyson Fury and Agit Kabayel in Germany could happen after Fury's bout with Anthony Joshua on December 11.

Does Tyson Fury have to beat Anthony Joshua first to fight Agit Kabayel?

Spencer Brown suggested the Kabayel fight is most likely if Fury beats Joshua, though he indicated a lopsided loss could still lead to the matchup happening in Germany.

What have Tyson Fury's recent fights shown?

Fury's fights against Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach raised concerns about his legs, reflexes, and movement, which could be a problem against a pressure fighter like Agit Kabayel.