Kabayel decides to pull out of IBF eliminator fight against Bakole

German heavyweight and IBF No. 3 Agit Kabayel (25-0) has pulled out of the IBF eliminator against IBF No. 4 Martin Bakole (21-1) in a surprising move.

The IBF had set November 5 as the deadline for purse bids, but later postponed it. “Boxen1.com” reports that Kabayel decided to pull out of the fight. It’s unknown what will be his next move.

Bakole now could be up against China’s Zhilei Zhang in a final eliminator. Fight could be held in Saudi Arabia next year.