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'We're not going to stand for that!' - Warren lashes out at Usyk uncertainty
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Frank Warren insists he will not stand for Agit Kabayel facing a delayed world title shot against Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
The German, who currently holds the WBC interim heavyweight strap, is next in line to square off with the unified champion.
But despite a face-off in the ring following Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven, talk suggests the Dutchman could pursue a rematch.
If such a move takes place, Warren insists he will pursue all avenues to ensure Kabayel gets his opportunity instead - or a belt.
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"[He] has beaten everybody put in front of him," he told Sky Sports News. "He's a real class act, a lovely guy, and he can fight.
"He deserves to be number one, and he's been there for a while. They're talking about a rematch [between] Usyk and Rico.
"We're not going to stand for that. Usyk's been there long enough. [Kabayel] wants his moment, and that's what we'll be pushing for
"If he doesn't, he'll have to vacate or be stripped, it's as simple as that. You're a champion, you defend the belts, that's what you're there for."
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DAZN News correspondent Andrew Steel
As Frank Warren gears up to put Tyson Fury and Moses Itauma back into the ring, Agit Kabayel is still near the top of his list.
The German has long been viewed as a leading contender to take on Oleksandr Usyk, and has patiently waited for his turn.
That patience may well be about to wear thin for his promoter however, especially after the Ukrainian's bout with Rico Verhoeven.
Given there is unlikely to be a rematch clause in play for Usyk-Rico II, Kabayel should be the man who next meets the star.
If not, you can expect Warren to bat his way through every channel possible in his attempt to secure the WBC belt for his man.
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