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Agit Kabayel to Defend Heavyweight Title Against Nelson Hysa
Agit Kabayel is set to make his first WBC heavyweight title defense against Nelson Hysa on 28 November in Düsseldorf, Germany, a significant event for Kurdish boxing.
Dalkurd announce comeback with new president
Dalkurd announce comeback with new president
Dalkurd invites to members meeting
Members meeting after long time absence.
Deniz Undav sidelined with muscular issues
The VfB Stuttgart striker sat out team training due to muscular discomfort at the start of the international break.
Agit Kabayel planned for WBC title defense in Oberhausen this November
Agit Kabayel is scheduled to defend his WBC heavyweight belt on 28 November at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen.
Amedspor Defeats Besiktas in Five-Goal Thriller at Home
Amedspor secured a narrow victory against Besiktas following a joint fans' memorial visit at Diyarbakir Stadyumu.
Agit Kabayel seeks new challenger for upcoming WBC title defence
Agit Kabayel remains on course to defend his WBC world title in Germany later this year despite losing his initially targeted opponent.
Amedspor move up to third place in the Süper Lig
A 5-0 win over İstanbul Başakşehir lifts Amed's club to third in their first season in the Turkish top flight — a major achievement, and a source of pride for Kurds and for Kurdistan.
Agit Kabayel targets first WBC title defence in Germany
Agit Kabayel is planning the opening defence of his heavyweight belt against Nelson Hysa after being elevated to full world champion.
Agit Kabayel Targets World Champions While Awaiting Next Opponent
Agit Kabayel eyes high-profile fights against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Filip Hrgović as his team works to secure his next bout.
Agit Kabayel prepares WBC heavyweight title defence ahead of proposed unification
The newly elevated heavyweight world champion is targeting a November defence in Germany before pursuing a potential unification bout against Filip Hrgovic.
Deniz Undav sets up two goals as Stuttgart defeat Viking 3–1
Deniz Undav provided a pair of first-half assists at MHP Arena on 9 September 2026 as Stuttgart opened the Champions League league phase with a win.
Agit Kabayel Targets Filip Hrgovic Unification Bout for 2027
Agit Kabayel is planning a heavyweight title unification against Filip Hrgovic following an expected November defense in Germany.
Sebastian Hoeness backs Deniz Undav ahead of Champions League opener
VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness defended captain Deniz Undav following media criticism ahead of their upcoming fixture against Viking Stavanger.
Bochum honours Agit Kabayel, first Kurd in the city's Golden Book
The WBC heavyweight champion was celebrated by his home city on Saturday, signing Bochum's Golden Book — an honour no Kurd had received before.
Agit Kabayel accepts challenge from Filip Hrgovic for possible unification bout
A potential heavyweight unification contest would see the WBC title put up against the IBF belt.
Amedspor beat Trabzonspor 2–1 in Amed
Amedspor fought back from an early deficit to secure a 2–1 league victory over Trabzonspor at Diyarbakır Stadyumu.
Deniz Undav appointed VfB Stuttgart captain
Deniz Undav takes over the captaincy at VfB Stuttgart from Atakan Karazor ahead of the new Bundesliga season.
Namo Fazil stopped by Kaik Brito at Dana White's Contender Series
The welterweight was stopped in the Week 2 main event at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Amedspor win their first Süper Lig match — and go top
Dia Saba scored twice as Amed's club beat fellow newly-promoted Erzurumspor FK 3-0 at home, opening their first top-flight season at the summit.
Amedspor open their first Süper Lig season against Erzurumspor
Amed's club begin life in Turkey's top flight at home on 16 August, with preparations under new manager Besnik Hasi well under way.
Gassiev dismisses Kabayel unification rumours as 'fake news'
The WBA heavyweight champion says he knew nothing about a Kabayel unification bout, calling the reports "fake news" — though he did not rule the fight out later.
Firas Daud sweeps the cards at OKTAGON 92
The Kurdish featherweight took all three scorecards against Jakub Tichota in Prague for his first OKTAGON win, moving to 6-1.
Agit Kabayel in talks for blockbuster unification fight
The WBC champion's promoter is reported to be targeting a September or October return in Germany, with WBA titleholder Murat Gassiev the named opponent.
Kurdish boxer retains world championship title in decisive match
Badien Hasso successfully defended his WBC International light-heavyweight title in Mülheim.
Agit Kabayel crowned full WBC heavyweight champion
The undefeated Kurdish heavyweight is now the full WBC champion of the world, elevated after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the heavyweight titles.
Zakho SC supporters honoured with FIFA Best Fan Award
Kurdish football took a global bow as Zakho SC's supporters were recognised with the FIFA Best Fan Award — a landmark moment for the game in Kurdistan.
Namo Fazil signed for Dana White's Contender Series
The Kurdish welterweight earned his shot in front of Dana White after a submission win on the Most Valuable Promotions card, moving to 10-1.
Amedspor seal historic first promotion to the Süper Lig
A 3-3 draw with Iğdır secured second place in the TFF 1. Lig and sent the Amed club into Turkey's top flight for the first time.
Firas Daud's OKTAGON debut ends in a split decision
Five straight knockouts took the Kurdish prospect to Liberec; Václav Štěpán handed him the first loss of his professional career.