AL-JABAREEN KNOCK-OUT START TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Abdullah Al-Jabareen has got off to a sensational start at the World Muay Thai Championships in Bangkok by knocking out his first round opponent in the U23 category.

Al-Jabareen caught Chinese Taipei player, Zhao Sion Seo, with a sweet blow to win the bout and move through to the next stage where he meets Khaled Abu Hazza, of Palestine, on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Muhannad Tayseer will face Sweden’s Kenny Hong in the 67kg weight and Saif Zaqzouq will meet Frenchman, Sofiane Medar, in his first 60kg bout.

Abdulrahman Al-Saradih will meet Czech Republic’s Steban Juba in the 71kg opening round.