British boxing fans are in for a thrilling night of action this Saturday, with two major events set to captivate audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. In the headline act, Sheffield's undefeated Dalton Smith steps up to the biggest challenge of his career, challenging fearsome WBC light-welterweight champion Subriel Matias in New York. Meanwhile, in Germany, the heavyweight division's so-called 'boogeyman', Agit Kabayel, makes his long-awaited return to the ring against the unbeaten Damian Knyba.
Dreams on the Line in Brooklyn
For Dalton Smith, tonight represents the culmination of a lifetime's work. The 28-year-old from Sheffield carries a perfect 18-0 record into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, aiming to rip the coveted green and gold WBC belt from the grip of Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias. Smith last fought in April, outpointing Mathieu Germain in his hometown, but this is a monumental step up in class.
Standing in his way is one of the most avoided fighters in the sport. Matias, the reigning champion, claimed the title with a points victory over Alberto Puello in July and is renowned for his relentless, punishing style. The champion has already issued a stark warning, stating his opponent is Smith, not promoter Eddie Hearn, and promising a violent defence. Smith, however, is brimming with confidence, declaring his aim is to "make a statement and stop Matias" and fulfil a dream he has held since first walking into a gym at six years old.
How to Watch Smith vs Matias in the UK
The action from New York is a pay-per-view event for UK viewers. The entire card will be broadcast live on PPV.com at a cost of £41.95. The main card is scheduled to begin at approximately 1am GMT on Sunday morning. Fight fans can expect the two main event fighters to make their ring walks at around 4am GMT, with the first bell to follow shortly after.
Full Fight Card (Brooklyn):
- Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith (WBC Light-Welterweight Title)
- Jeyvier Cintron vs Jonathan Rodriguez
- Nestor Bravo vs Pedro Campa
- Alfredo Santiago vs Hendri Cedeno
- Emmanuel Rodriguez vs Fernando Diaz
- Keith Colon vs Alberto Guevara
- Arjan Iseni vs Mario Bedolla Orozco
Kabayel's Heavyweight Homecoming
Across the pond in Oberhausen, Germany, a pivotal heavyweight clash unfolds as Agit Kabayel fights for the first time in nearly a year. The 33-year-old German, born in Leverkusen, has forged a fearsome reputation with knockout wins over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez, and, most recently, Zhilei Zhang – a victory that earned him the interim WBC heavyweight title.
Kabayel, who now calls himself the "boogeyman of the heavyweight division," faces Polish prospect Damian Knyba, who holds an unblemished record. Knyba has expressed his honour at sharing the ring with a top-tier operator but is determined to shatter Kabayel's world title plans and announce his own arrival on the global stage.
How to Watch Kabayel vs Knyba in the UK
UK fans can watch this heavyweight showdown live on the sports streaming service DAZN. The main card from the Rudolf Weber Arena is set to start at 7pm GMT on Saturday evening. The main event ring walks are pencilled in for 9.45pm GMT, with the fight itself expected to begin just after 10pm GMT.
A DAZN subscription is required, costing £14.99 per month or £119.99 for an annual pass. The service is accessible via smart TVs, the DAZN website, or its mobile and console apps.
Full Fight Card (Oberhausen):
- Agit Kabayel vs Damian Knyba
- Granit Shala vs Peter Milas
- Jadier Herrera vs Ricardo Nunez
- David Adeleye vs Robin Och
- Roman Fury vs Steffan Hughes
- Oronzo Birardi vs Milosav Savic
- Gleb Bakshi vs Juan Jose Rodriguez Duran
- Nelvie Tiafack vs Piotr Cwik
A Night of High Stakes
Tonight's boxing schedule offers a compelling mix of raw ambition and established power. For Dalton Smith, it is a chance to transform from domestic star to world champion on one of the sport's biggest platforms. In Germany, Agit Kabayel looks to maintain his devastating momentum and solidify his position as a mandatory challenger for the full world heavyweight crown. With both events offering distinct narratives and explosive potential, fight fans have a marathon session of pugilism to navigate, promising drama from the early evening until the early hours.
