The 5th Global Professional Kickboxing Championship is set to happen on 24 February 2024 at the Mubadala Dome at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, the occasion will combine leading martial artists from over 20 nations, consisting of China, Egypt, France, Japan, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The competitors will include a welterweight world title defence in between Andrea Santos from Portugal and Khizer Nawaz from Spain, along with a super-middleweight clash in between Elias Habib Ali from the UAE and Gustavo Jones from Brazil.
Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the Asian and Arab Muay Thai Federations and the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, highlighted the significance of the collaboration with WAKO PRO in developing the UAE as a popular center for martial arts. The champion intends to display the ability and commitment of the fighters while promoting a healthy and active way of life and commemorating the spirit of competitors.
The occasion will be open to the general public with complimentary admission and will likewise be live-streamed around the world. In addition to the amazing matches, the champion will include interactive fan zones, neighborhood efforts, and health programs to engage audiences and promote the sport of kickboxing.
