THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO

👑 THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO
The Night Abu Dhabi Made Kickboxing History 🇦🇪
Some photos capture a moment. This one captures the birth of a nation’s combat sports legacy.
More than 20 years ago, Abu Dhabi hosted the very first official Kickboxing World Championship ever organized in the United Arab Emirates, a historic WKN event that would forever change the landscape of combat sports in the region.
At the center of this unforgettable night stood two living legends:
🇫🇷 Morad Sari — the French icon, one of the greatest kickboxers of his generation.
🇹🇭 Sakmongkol — the Thai legend, a warrior whose name is forever etched in the history of Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
Their clash for the WKN World Kickboxing Championship was far more than a fight. It was a meeting of cultures, styles, and champions at the highest level of the sport.
This extraordinary event was signed by Samy Kebchi, one of the greatest kickboxing promoters of its time, and broadcast live on Canal+ as well as Al Jazeera Sport, bringing this historic championship to millions of viewers around the world.
Held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this spectacular night remains forever engraved in the history of the country as the first Kickboxing World Championship ever organized on Emirati soil. It marked the beginning of a new era for kickboxing in the Middle East and opened the door for the sport’s future growth across the region.
Why This Photo Matters:
• The first Kickboxing World Championship in UAE history
• A legendary WKN World Title fight between Morad Sari and Sakmongkol
• Organized by the prestigious Samy Kebchi promotion
• Broadcast live on Canal+ and Al Jazeera Sport
• A historic night that introduced world-class kickboxing to Abu Dhabi
Some events entertain.
Others make history.
This WKN World Championship in Abu Dhabi did both — and its legacy will never be forgotten. 🇦🇪
®️Link Boxrec of the WKN Championship
https://boxrec.com/fr/event/918056/3324253