Roman Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, saw his victorious return to the ring overshadowed by controversy and a chorus of boos from disgruntled fans in Germany on Saturday night.
A Winning Return Marred by Dispute
Fighting for the first time in eight months, the 29-year-old maintained his perfect professional record with a fourth-round knockout victory over BKB veteran Kevin Greenwood. The bout took place on the undercard of Agit Kabayel's heavyweight clash with Damian Knyba at the Rudolf Weber-Arena.
With his brother Tommy and father John Fury in his corner, Roman Fury dominated the contest from the opening bell, showcasing a clear superiority in skill. However, the decisive moment proved highly contentious. In the final seconds of the fourth round, Fury landed a body shot followed by a series of hooks to the head, which Greenwood appeared to weather without significant distress.
At that precise moment, the referee intervened to wave off the fight, awarding Fury a technical knockout victory. A visibly frustrated Greenwood immediately protested the stoppage, waving his arms in the air, while his corner team also expressed their fury at the decision.
Crowd Reaction and Fighter Response
The sentiment in the arena was unmistakably against the early stoppage, with loud boos echoing around the venue as the result was announced. Despite the hostile reception, Roman Fury expressed satisfaction with his performance given his lengthy layoff.
"People forget about me, I've not fought in eight months," Fury stated post-fight. "This is a hell of a night for me. I want to thank the German crowd even if they don't like me - thanks for coming." He now looks ahead to a busy 2026 campaign in the ring.
Kabayel Stakes Claim for World Title Shot
In the main event, WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel delivered a statement performance, stopping the previously unbeaten Damian Knyba in the third round. The dominant win puts Kabayel firmly in line for a potential world title showdown with unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
"Last time I beat three monsters in the Riyadh Season," Kabayel declared. "Give me the world title fight. I'm ready. Really, I'm ready. Let's go." His manager, Spencer Brown, added confidence that Kabayel is now ready to headline a major stadium event.
