ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (March 3, 2024) – Arab boxing power was on display today as Moroccan super featherweight Jaouad “The Moroccan Bomber” Belmehdi (20-1-3, 9 KOs) defeated previously undefeated Ghanian Alfred Lamptey (13-1, 9 KOs) in the main event of the third edition of “Rising Stars Arabia,” which showcases rapidly developing Arab boxers on a worldwide platform.
The Rising Stars Arabia (RSA) series, the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is sanctioned by the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission.
“Rising Stars Arabia 3” was streamed live on DAZN and ESPN Knockout, outdoors from the picturesque Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In a wonderfully matched, entertaining main event, 25-year-old Belmehdi, a former French Lightweight Champion, won his fourth fight in a row by way of a 10-round split decision (96-94, 96-94, 93-97) in a back-and-forth, legitimate Fight of the Year candidate. Belmehdi defeated Lamptey, 21, a former World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Silver, World Boxing Organization (WBO) Youth and Ghana super featherweight champion.
Hometown Hero Al Bloushi Extends His Win Streak in Co-Main Event
In the co-main event, hometown favorite Fahad “Kid Emirati” Al Bloushi (14-1, 3 KOs) – the most experienced United Arab Emirates (UAE) pro boxer of all-time – extended his win streak to 13, taking a hard-fought eight-round decision over Venezuelan lightweight Andres Garcia (14-8-1, 11 KOs).
Another terrific UAE prospect, super flyweight Sultan Al Nuaimi (11-0, 7 KOs) stopped Venezuelan Eliu Canario (14-4, 11 KOs) in the fifth round in another spectacular performance in front of enthused local boxing fans.
Iraq’s light heavyweight prospect Amer Kadhum Ghaneem (3-0-1, 1 KO) suffered the first blemish on his pro record, fighting Russian Kharon Zapolsky (3-1-1, 1 KO) to a six-round majority draw.
Ugandan welterweight Isaac Zebra, Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs) knocked out Ahmed Saad (4-3, 1 KO) in the opening round of their scheduled six-round bout.
Undefeated Indian welterweight Faizan Anwar (17-0, 9 KOs) registered a somewhat surprising opening-round knockout of former Egyptian Super Welterweight Champion Abdumonem “Braveheart” Saad (23-4-1, 11 KOs).
Egyptian cruiserweight Youssef Karrar (4-0, 3 KOs) recorded a third-round technical knockout over late replacement Yusuf Kizito (0-1), of Uganda, while Egyptian featherweight Mostafa Mohammed Fahmi Komsan (2-0, 1 KO) edged Guan Mu (1-3-1, 0 KOs), of China, by way of a six-round majority decision.
Also fighting on the undercard, Morocco welterweight Anas Hafiane improved to 3-0 with his second knockout, blasting out overmatched Sajan Greece Makesh Daisy (0-3), of India, in round one, and previously undefeated United Arab Emirates super middleweight Fahad Alkhoori (3-1, 3 KOs) was upset by Ariemba Isalah Odhiambo (2-4, 0 KOs), of Kenya, who took a four-round majority decision
In the opener, pro-debuting Syrian heavyweight Kenan Marai (1-0, 1 KO) knocked out the Congo’s Eureka Mwamba Kabeya (0-2) at the end of the first round
“Rising Stars Arabia 3” was promoted by AAM Seddiqi Sports and hosted in Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
AAM Seddiqi Sports has been promoting and managing fighters in the region for 10 years and it has a growing stable of more than 30 gifted regional and global talents. Its events include five world title shows that have been broadcasted globally on ESPN, Sky Sports, and other major networks.
Complete results below:
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN EVENT – SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Jaouad Belmehdi (20-1-3, 9 KOs), Morocco
WDEC10 (96-94, 96-94, 93-97)
Alfred Lamptey (13-1, 9 KOs), Ghana
CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS
Fahad Al Bloushi (14-1, 3 KOs), United Arab Emirates
WDEC8 (78-76, 78-76, 77-75)
Andres Garcia (14-8-1, 11 KOs), Venezuela
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kenan Marai (1-0,1 KO), Syria
WTKO1 (3 :00)
Eureka Mwamba Kabeya (0-2), Congo
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Youssef Karrar (3-0, 2 KOs), Egypt
WTKO3 (1:55)
Yusuf Kizito (0-1), Uganda
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Amer Kadhum Ghaneem (3-0-1, 1 KO), Iraq
D6 (58-56, 57-57-, 57-57)
Kharon Zapolsky (3-1-1, 1 KO), Russia
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Ariemba Odhiambo (2-4 (0 KOs)
WDEC4
Fahad Alkhoori (3-1, 3 KOs), United Arab Emirates
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS
Isaac Zebra, Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs), Uganda
WTKO1 (2:34)
Ahmed Saad (4-3, 1 KO), Egypt
WELTERWEIGHTS
Faizan Anwar (17-0, 9 KOs), India
WTKO1 (2:34)
Abdumonem Said (23-4-1, 11 KOs), Egypt
Anas Hafiane (3-0, 2 KOs), Morocco
WTKO1 (0:37)
Sajan Greece Makesh Daisy (0-3), India
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mostafa Mohammed Fahmi Komsan (1-1, 1 KO), Egypt
WDEC4
Guanlin Mu (1-3-1, 0 KOs), China
SUPER FLYWEIGHTS
Sultan Al Nuami (11-0, 7 KOs), United Arab Emirates
WKO5 (1:46)
Eliu Canario (14-4, 11 KOs), Venezuela
