This Saturday, the sandy stage of Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi transforms into a battleground for “Rising Stars Arabia: The Revolution,” where Arabian fists and ambition collide under the starlit sky.
The boxing realm, often gazing westwards for its heroes, might blink in surprise at the Middle Eastern winds bringing forth a storm of leather and grit. Take Moroccan super featherweight Moussa Gholam (20-1, 12 KOs), for instance. With a punch as fierce as a desert tempest, he leads a band of regional warriors. From Fahad “Kid Emirati” Al Bloushi (12-1, 2 KOs), the UAE’s own lightning-fisted lightweight, to the steely resolve of Syrian cruiserweight Mohammed “The Destroyer” Bekdash (26-0, 23 KOs), this card is no mirage. It’s a desert deluge of boxing talent, ready to flood the ring this Saturday.
Ahmed Seddiqi, the maestro behind this symphony of punches, envisions a world where Arabian boxers aren’t just footnotes on undercards, but the authors of their own epic tales. Ten years after his Round 10 Boxing Club opened its doors, he’s crafting a canvas for these fighters to paint their prowess, not just in the sands of the Middle East and North Africa, but on the global boxing canvas.
Seddiqi’s ambition? Not just to make noise, but to orchestrate a symphony that resonates across continents. “Rising Stars Arabia” isn’t just another fight series; it’s a rebel yell in the quiet desert night, a challenge to the world to acknowledge the might and right of Arabian boxers.
Sanctioned by the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission, the RSA series is a first of its kind. It’s not just a fight; it’s a revolution in gloves and sweat, challenging western promoters to widen their horizons or risk missing out on this desert storm of talent.
As the clock ticks towards 8 p.m. UAEST this Saturday, the world can tune in live on DAZN and ESPN Knockout, with Abu Dhabi Sports TV bringing the action to your screens. Seddiqi, like a desert fox, cunningly bridges the gap between events, already plotting the third and fourth acts of this Arabian saga.
And what a setting for this clash of titans! A golf course, usually a bastion of tranquility, now stands as the arena for a clash that’s anything but peaceful. It’s a juxtaposition as stark as it is stunning, with Yas Island and the mangroves providing a serene backdrop to the thunderous drama in the ring.
A decade of nurturing boxing in the sands of Arabia has led AAM Seddiqi Sports to this moment. With over 30 regional and global talents in their stable, they’re not just promoting fights; they’re sculpting legends.
And let’s not forget the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, the silent architects of this cultural and sporting renaissance. They’re not just about promoting the emirate; they’re about etching its name in the annals of boxing history.
Tickets are already up for grabs for those eager to witness this spectacle firsthand. Follow the buildup on AAM Seddiqi Sports’ Instagram (@seddiqiboxing) and their website, because this isn’t just another night of boxing. It’s the night Arabian boxing steps out of the shadows, fists raised high.