{"id":6310,"date":"2025-07-27T00:39:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T23:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6310"},"modified":"2025-07-27T10:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T09:16:36","slug":"hamza-rachid-moroccos-fighter-who-doesnt-compromise-on-the-dream-a-fiery-showdown-in-bangkok-against-tekno-suang-confirms-the-rise-of-the-moroccan-muay-thai-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/hamza-rachid-moroccos-fighter-who-doesnt-compromise-on-the-dream-a-fiery-showdown-in-bangkok-against-tekno-suang-confirms-the-rise-of-the-moroccan-muay-thai-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamza Rachid\u2026 Morocco\u2019s Fighter Who Doesn\u2019t Compromise on the Dream: A Fiery Showdown in Bangkok Against Tekno Suang Confirms the Rise of the Moroccan Muay Thai Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"4063\">In a bout described by critics as a \u201cbattle of will and skill,\u201d Moroccan champion <strong data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3886\">Hamza Rachid<\/strong> faced veteran Thai fighter <strong data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3929\">Tekno Suang<\/strong>, holder of the <strong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3982\">Fairtex International Series Belt<\/strong>, at the iconic <strong data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4018\">Lumpinee Stadium<\/strong> in the heart of Thailand\u2019s capital, Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4554\">The fight, part of the main event in the under-68 kg category, was not just a sports clash but a turning point in Hamza\u2019s career, as he continues to carve out a name for himself on the international Muay Thai scene. The Thai opponent, with 44 professional fights under his belt, entered the ring with the confidence of local support and vast experience, yet Hamza once again proved that when Moroccan ambition meets scientific preparation and mental resilience, it cannot be broken easily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4637\"><strong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4637\">From Antalya to Bangkok&#8230; The Journey of a Fighter Who Aims Only for the Top<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"5012\">This fight wasn\u2019t an isolated event. Hamza Rachid had already shone at the <strong data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4753\">Elite World Championship in Antalya<\/strong> this past May, where he won the silver medal, and previously secured the <strong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4855\">WMC African Pro Champion<\/strong> title. These achievements reinforce his image as a multi-dimensional fighter, capable of adapting to various Muay Thai schools \u2013 Thai, European, or African.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5277\">Preparation for this bout was far from traditional. It took place deep in Thailand, where Hamza lives and trains under the supervision of <strong data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5196\">Moroccan national coach Ayoub El Amghari<\/strong>, who has been mentoring a group of Moroccan talents in Southeast Asia for years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5320\"><strong data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5320\">A Tactical Bout with Strategic Breath<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5699\">The bout displayed high-level tactics and maneuvering. Tekno Suang relied on his experience and physical presence, while Hamza focused on counter-defense techniques and sharp, cutting strikes. Despite the large local crowd backing the home fighter, the Moroccan showcased composure and tactical intelligence that allowed him to control the pace during key moments of the fight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_79707\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nLBbNDdY9dU?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5767\"><strong data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5767\">Are We Witnessing the Moroccan Dawn in International Circuits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"6243\">This fight raises new questions about the ability of Moroccan fighters to assert themselves in global professional circuits, especially in the absence of national institutions that support fighters\u2019 international careers. Could Hamza Rachid be the beginning of a new generation of Moroccan fighters who overcome financial and structural barriers to build global careers? And might Hamza\u2019s experience pave the way for establishing a professional Moroccan school in Muay Thai?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6245\" data-end=\"6314\"><strong data-start=\"6245\" data-end=\"6314\">Conclusion: A Moroccan Voice in the Heart of International Combat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6316\" data-end=\"6664\">Hamza Rachid\u2019s fight in Bangkok was more than just a professional clash\u2014it was a true demonstration of Moroccan youth\u2019s ability to raise their country\u2019s flag in the world\u2019s toughest rings. Between the blows and the sweat, the image of a fighter emerges\u2014not chasing the spotlight, but building it step by step, fight after fight, towards the summit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bout described by critics as a \u201cbattle of will and skill,\u201d Moroccan champion Hamza Rachid faced veteran Thai fighter Tekno Suang, holder of the Fairtex International Series Belt, at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in the heart of Thailand\u2019s capital, Bangkok. 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