Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - European champion Agit Kabayel (24-0, 16 KOs) pulled off an unexpected shocker with a fourth round knockout of undefeated puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1, 17 KOs) in four rounds. (photos by Mark Robinson)

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It was clear very early on that Kabayel's advantage in speed and boxing ability would provide Makhmudov with a lot of problems as the contest played out. 

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By the third round, Kabayel began to connect with significant punches and was doing a good job at avoiding most of the offense coming back at him.

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In the fourth, Kabayel began to unload with both hands and it quickly became apparent that Makhmudov was in serious trouble. A series of punches to the body sent Makhmudov down. He beat the count, but appeared to be in serious trouble. More punches rained down to create a second knockdown. Once again Makhmudov got to his feet, but a third knockdown was enough to force a stoppage as the referee jumped in to wave off the fight.

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