Mohamed El Haji wins impressive Class A debut at HERESHL and remains unbeaten
Hamza Hazzar vs Mohamed El Haji
At HERESHL on 20 June 2026, local talent Mohamed El Haji stepped into the ring for a special challenge. For the first time in his career, he fought an A-class bout, and did so straight away against the experienced Hamza Hazzar, who already had several fights at this level under his belt.
Jordi and Mohamed
From the very first round, it was clear that both fighters were there to win. The pace was high, and both El Haji and Hazzar were constantly on the attack. Neither man was prepared to take a step back, resulting in a spectacular bout full of action, technique and fierce exchanges.
Despite the difference in experience, Mohamed El Haji showed why he is regarded as one of the sport’s rising stars. Throughout the three three-minute rounds, he managed to maintain just that little bit more control over the bout. With strong combinations, sound tactics and a tremendous fighting spirit, he fought his way through the tough moments.
Hamza Hazzar
Hamza Hazzar made life anything but easy for El Haji and proved why he already has experience at A-class level. Nevertheless, Mohamed remained focused, stuck to his game plan and ultimately managed to convince the judges.
After three intense rounds, Mohamed El Haji was declared the winner of the bout. A superb performance for his debut in the A-class and yet another victory for the still-undefeated fighter.
Afterwards, Knockoutnieuws spoke to Mohamed El Haji and his trainer Jordi Heresh about his successful A-class debut. In the interview, they looked back on their preparations, the tough challenge against an experienced opponent and their future plans, which seem set to grow even bigger following this important victory.
With this victory, Mohamed El Haji has taken a significant step forward in his career. His unbeaten record remains intact and, with his strong performance at HERESHL .
