The 2025 kickboxing season kicks off with the highly anticipated GLORY 98 event on February 22 at the RTM Theater in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This fight card promises a night packed with action, featuring the return of Jamal Ben Saddik, title fights, and intense battles between top fighters.
Main Event: Jamal Ben Saddik Returns to the Ring
The main event will showcase a heavyweight clash between Moroccan star Jamal Ben Saddik (36-9, 29 KOs) and the powerful Estonian fighter Uku Jürjendal (20-9, 16 KOs). This matchup marks Jamal’s highly anticipated return as he aims to reassert his dominance against a tough opponent.
Co-Main Event: Welterweight Title Defense
Welterweight world champion Chico Kwasi (43-5-1, 23 KOs) will defend his title against Bulgarian challenger Teodor Hristov (18-3, 7 KOs). Kwasi enters the bout with confidence following a streak of victories but faces a determined challenger looking to cause an upset.
New Fights Add More Excitement
Recently announced matchups further elevate the excitement for GLORY 98:
- Light Heavyweight Showdown: Rising stars Sim Casseres (18-1, 14 KOs) and Mourie Kroumah (31-2-1, 18 KOs) will clash in a highly anticipated bout. Both fighters ended 2024 undefeated in GLORY, setting the stage for an electrifying encounter.
- New Challenge at Light Heavyweight: Middleweight champion Michael Boapeah (19-4-1, 7 KOs) steps up to light heavyweight to face the No. 10-ranked Ibrahim El Bouni (42-10-1, 22 KOs). Boapeah seeks to stay active while awaiting a potential title rematch against middleweight champion Donovan Wisse.
- Featherweight Battle: Brazilian fighter Andre Santos (22-2, 10 KOs) faces German veteran Chris Wunn (35-6-1, 14 KOs) in a technical and thrilling contest.
- Welterweight Clash: Fourth-ranked Robin Ciric (23-8, 7 KOs) takes on the rising Moroccan star Mehdi Ait Haj (34-4-2, 8 KOs) in a pivotal bout for rankings.
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Featherweight Duel: German contender Deniz Wosik (39-9-1, 9 KOs) battles Frenchman Mathan Chouinard (25-6-1, 11 KOs) in what promises to be a heated contest.
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Broadcast and Tickets
- Tickets are available now at the official website: GLORYKickboxing.com.
- The event will be broadcast live exclusively via:
- Videoland in the Netherlands.
- DAZN in France and Belgium.
- Bally Live & Stadium in the United States and Canada.
For the full list of global broadcasters, visit the official website.
GLORY 98 Fight Card (So Far)
Main Event Heavyweight #9 Uku Jürjendal (20-9, 16 KOs) Jamal Ben Saddik (36-9, 29 KOs) Co-Main Event Welterweight World Title (C) Chico Kwasi (43-5-1, 23 KOs) Teodor Hristov (18-3, 7 KOs) Light Heavyweight #4 Sim Casseres (18-1, 14 KOs) #5 Mourie Kroumah (31-2-1, 18 KOs) Light Heavyweight #7 Ibrahim El Bouni (42-10-1, 22 KOs) Michael Boapeah (19-4-1, 7 KOs) Featherweight #8 Andre Santos (22-2, 10 KOs) Chris Wunn (35-6-1, 14 KOs) Welterweight #4 Robin Ciric (23-8, 7 KOs) Mehdi Ait Haj (34-4-2, 8 KOs) Featherweight #3 Deniz Wosik (39-9-1, 9 KOs) Mathan Chouinard (25-6-1, 11 KOs)
GLORY 98 sets the stage for an exciting year in kickboxing. Will Jamal Ben Saddik make a triumphant return? Will title dynamics shift? Stay tuned to GLORY’s social media channels for the latest updates.
