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Morocco World
3 days ago
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Kickboxing Star Ambar Tesoudali Prepares for Big Match in Genk
Rabat – Ambar Tesoudali, a 13-year-old Moroccan-Belgian kickboxing champion, is ready to step into the ring once again. She will face Turkish fighter Erva Meryem Eren at the upcoming IFP Fight Series event. The fight will take place on 27 September 2025 at Limburghal in Genk, Belgium, in front of an expected crowd of 3,000 fans. The thrilling Youth Division bout will feature Morocco's fast, precise, and technically gifted Tesoudali against Turkiye's sharp, experienced, and determined Eren. Tesoudali took to social media to express her excitement ahead of the game, saying she is 'ready' to take on the challenge. Ambar is a rising star in kickboxing. Last year, she won the youth championship in the 46 kg category at an IFP event in Germany. She started training in martial arts at age five, first in Taekwondo, then moved to kickboxing at eight years old. She has won praise from legends in the sport for her skills and technique, including kickboxing icons like Ernesto Hoost, who called her the 'queen of the ring,' and Andy Sauwer. Besides her impressive fighting career, she also helped in the Belgian film Patsers 2, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, as a boxing expert and stand-in. The film premiered in Antwerp in February 2025. Even with her busy athletic life, Ambar dreams of becoming a doctor and her family supports her goal to do well in school. Tags: Ambar TesoudaliKickboxing
Morocco World
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Rising Star Ambar Tesoudali: From Kickboxing Champion to Silver Screen Debut
Doha – Ambar Tesoudali, the 13-year-old Moroccan-Belgian kickboxing prodigy and promising champion from Borgerhout, Belgium, has made her debut in the highly anticipated film 'Patsers 2,' which premiered on February 17 in Antwerp. Initially selected by actress Nora Gharib for a role that was later removed from the script, Tesoudali still contributed to the production through her boxing expertise and served as a stand-in for Gharib. The film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, known for directing 'Bad Boys for Life,' features Matteo Simoni reprising his role as Adamo. The sequel to the 2018 film 'Patser' takes a darker turn in exploring Antwerp's drug world, with production handled by The Searchers company. At the premiere, Tesoudali reunited with cast members including Nora Gharib, Junes Lazaar, Jennifer Heylen, and Said Boumazoughe, a Moroccan-Belgian actor who has become an inspiration for young people. The event drew notable attendees, including Antwerp Mayor Bart De Wever, Paul Jambers, and filmmaker Jan Verheyen. Read also: Five Biggest Moroccan Athlete Wins in ONE Championship in 2024 The young athlete's involvement in 'Patsers 2' follows her recent victory at the International Fight Promotion (IFP) championship in Germany, where she claimed the youth title in the 46 kg category in December 2024. Tesoudali began her martial arts journey with taekwondo at age five before transitioning to kickboxing at eight, earning recognition from legendary kickboxers Ernesto Hoost, who dubbed her the 'queen of the ring,' and Andy Sauwer. 'Patsers 2' is set for nationwide release in Belgian cinemas on February 19. The film's story, developed with input from crime journalist Joris van der Aa, blends fiction with real events from Antwerp's criminal underworld. While the directors were unable to attend the premiere due to commitments in Saudi Arabia, the film showcases their evolution as filmmakers despite working with a significantly smaller budget than their Hollywood projects. The film also features performances from Pommelien Thijs, Ward Kerremans, Louis Talpe, Geert Van Rampelberg, and Dutch actors Yolanthe Cabau and Soundos El Ahmadi. Tags: Belgian CinemaMoroccan TalentYouth Sports
