{"id":5022,"date":"2024-12-16T20:21:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T09:24:56","slug":"jamal-ben-saddik-returns-to-the-ring-in-february-2025-a-historic-event-for-combat-sports-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/jamal-ben-saddik-returns-to-the-ring-in-february-2025-a-historic-event-for-combat-sports-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamal Ben Saddik Returns to the Ring in February 2025: A Historic Event for Combat Sports Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Moroccan star and one of the most popular heavyweights in the world, Jamal Ben Saddik<\/strong>, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring in February 2025<\/strong>, following an absence of over two years. This historic event marks a triumphant comeback for one of kickboxing\u2019s biggest names under the prestigious GLORY<\/strong> banner.<\/p>\n

The Giant Returns: A Must-See Event<\/h3>\n

At 34 years old<\/strong>, Jamal Ben Saddik boasts an impressive record of 36 wins with 9 losses<\/strong>, including 29 by knockout<\/strong>, reaffirming his dominance as one of the top heavyweights. The 2018 GLORY heavyweight tournament champion<\/strong> is also widely known for his iconic rivalry with Rico Verhoeven<\/strong>, one of the greatest rivalries in GLORY history.<\/p>\n

A Legendary Career\u2026 and a New Chapter<\/h3>\n

Nicknamed \u201cThe Goliath\u201d<\/strong>, Ben Saddik has claimed major victories against some of the biggest names in kickboxing, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Rico Verhoeven<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Remy Bonjasky<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Errol Zimmerman<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Guto Inocente<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Junior Tafa<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Having fought on the world\u2019s most prestigious stages, from Japan to the United States, France, and the Netherlands, Ben Saddik is ready to reclaim his spot at the top of the global scene.<\/p>\n

    A Competitive Heavyweight Division Awaits<\/h3>\n

    Ben Saddik\u2019s return comes at a time when fresh talent has emerged in the heavyweight division, with fighters like Levi Rigters<\/strong>, Tariq Osaro<\/strong>, Bahram Rajabzadeh<\/strong>, Antonio Plazibat<\/strong>, Sofian Laidouni<\/strong>, and others creating a new challenge. The stage is set for Ben Saddik to prove his dominance once again.<\/p>\n

    Prepare for This Historic Showdown!<\/h3>\n
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    • Fans can now register for presale<\/strong> to receive all the details on the date, venue, and opponent for Jamal Ben Saddik\u2019s<\/strong> return.<\/li>\n
    • Stay tuned to GLORY\u2019s official social media channels for major announcements in the coming days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      GLORY: An Exciting Year Ahead<\/h3>\n

      Before Ben Saddik\u2019s return, GLORY will close the year with an exceptional event, GLORY 97<\/strong>, taking place on December 21, 2024<\/strong>, in Japan. Eight of the world\u2019s best featherweights will go head-to-head in a GLORY x RISE crossover Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

      Don\u2019t miss the historic return of Jamal Ben Saddik in February 2025!<\/strong> Register now and stay updated on this legendary showdown.<\/p>\n

      For more information, visit GLORY Kickboxing\u2019s official website or follow their digital platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      The Moroccan star and one of the most popular heavyweights in the world, Jamal Ben Saddik, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring in February 2025, following an absence of over two years. This historic event marks a triumphant comeback for one of kickboxing\u2019s biggest names under the prestigious GLORY banner. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5023,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5022","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-glory","8":"category-kick-kickboxing-muay-thai"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5022"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5022"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5022\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5025,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5022\/revisions\/5025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}