He moved to an undefeated 17-0 record by late 2025 following a seventh-round TKO win over Joey Dawejko.
On January 10, 2026, Knyba suffered his first professional loss—a third-round TKO defeat to Agit Kabayel for the WBC interim heavyweight title. Damian Knyba vs Emilio Salas 2022, Full Fight Cała Walka Boks: Knyba vs Salas
After taking heavy punishment through the first two rounds, the referee stopped the contest to protect the 37-year-old Salas, who had previously been inactive for three years before this return. Damian Knyba's Professional Progress He moved to an undefeated 17-0 record by
Standing at 6'7", Knyba is signed to Top Rank Boxing and has been lauded for his mobile style and European-influenced technical fundamentals. Boks: Knyba vs Salas