KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: Professional martial arts champion Hamza Al-Behbehani has traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, in preparation for a world boxing match against the second-ranked Thai fighter, Ekafop Oraiwan, in the 90 kg weight class. The bout for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia belt is scheduled for next Sunday evening at Lumpini Boxing and Muay Thai Stadium in Bangkok.

Alongside the Al-Behbehani versus Oraiwan main event, ten additional boxing and Muay Thai matches will feature male and female athletes from various countries, including the USA, India, Iran, Britain, Cameroon, Pakistan, and host nation Thailand.

Hamza Al-Behbehani has expressed his readiness for the fight, stating that he has undergone an intensive 8-week training camp with twice-daily sessions under expert trainers and a nutritionist to ensure peak performance. He aims to secure the WBC Asia belt and rise to the top of the world rankings.