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Agit Kabayel to defend world title against KO artist who initially ‘turned down’ fight

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Agit Kabayel’s WBC heavyweight title defence against Nelson Hysa is back on and will take place on November 28 in Dusseldorf, Germany, talkSPORT.com understands. Queensberry Promotions had initially attempted to book the bout after Hysa’s second-round knockout victory over Thomas Narmo on the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic bill in August. Hysa will get his crack at the WBC world title after knocking out Narmo Getty After getting his hand raised, Hysa made his way over to the ringside seating where he got into a heated altercation with Kabayel. Contracts were subsequently drafted up, with both parties quickly agreeing upon terms. However, Queensberry chief Frank Warren claims Hysa then turned down the fight within a matter of days. Nelson Hysa ‘turns down fight’ “We’re moving on,” Warren told iFL TV earlier this month. “We’re announcing Agit’s fight next week. “All I’m in is the Agit Kabayel business in Germany. “He’s going to have a top 10 opponent, and he’ll defend his title, and he’s