The response has grown louder because neither Kabayel nor Sanchez currently suits the industrial profile of a Tyson Fury fight, an Anthony Joshua showdown, or perhaps a Rico Verhoeven rematch, despite each men being viewed as dangerous opponents.
Kabayel has spent the last yr forcing his way into the title picture with wins over Frank Sanchez and Arslanbek Makhmudov, while Sanchez rebuilt momentum by knocking out Richard Torrez Jr. earlier this month.
But some fans consider Team Usyk could now attempt to steer toward greater industrial events as a substitute of dangerous mandatory fights.
That theory gained traction after Usyk struggled before stopping Verhoeven in Egypt. The fight generated crossover attention, debate over the stoppage, and immediate discussion a couple of rematch.
Some fans now consider a second fight with Rico could develop into the proper bridge while Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua move toward their expected showdown later this yr.
If Fury defeats Joshua, a 3rd fight with Usyk immediately becomes marketable again. If Joshua wins, one other Usyk-Joshua bout would also carry major industrial value.
Kabayel, meanwhile, stays in a difficult position. Although respected by hardcore boxing fans, the unbeaten German contender doesn’t currently carry the mainstream international profile of Fury, Joshua, and even Verhoeven after the Egypt event.
That has left some fans wondering whether Lapin’s “major event” comment was less about ambition and more about avoiding high-risk heavyweight contenders who bring danger without blockbuster business attached.