Karim Ghajji


Karim Ghajji, is a French kickboxer and B-boy. As of 1 October 2017, he is ranked the #3 welterweight in the world by CombatPress.com.

Biography and career

Karim Ghajji is a boxer of Moroccan origin, he reside in Meaux, France and being part of Fantastik Armada. It is one of the fighters of 2009 and 2010.
Karim began karate at the age of 12 years and in parallel, he has learned Break dance with his classmates, because at the time it was fashionable. Gradually, the two disciplines have become important in his life. His trainer is Abel El Quandili.
Turned pro in kickboxing since 3 years, he is now captain of France in the same discipline.
In 2010 he made a great tournament in Dijon at the UKC France MAX and reached the final. He won K1 Pro French title, K1 W.P.M.F European title and F-1 World Max Tournament. On 4 September, he won SportAccord Combat Games gold medal.
He defeated Dmitry Valent via decision at Nuit des Champions in Marseilles on November 24, 2012.
On December 15, 2012, he defeated Luis Reis and Jeremy Ragazzagi, respectively, on points to win the WKN 75 kg Full Contact European Grand Prix at Full Night 6 in Agde, France.
Ghajji caused a major upset by winning the 72.5 kg Muay Thai tournament at La Nuit des Titans in Tours, France on February 2, 2013. In the semi-finals, he had his rubber match with Yohan Lidon and won on points after a close fight. Then, in the final, he knocked out the much-fancied Eakpracha Meenayotin in the first round with a combination of a high kick, straight left, knee and a huge right hand.
Ghajji KO'd Darko Delic at Explosion Fight Night 7 in Châteauroux, France on March 16, 2013.
He made his debut with major kickboxing promotion Glory against Nieky Holzken at ' in Istanbul Turkey on April 6, 2013, losing via TKO due to a cut in an extension round.
Ghajji defeated Yuri Bessmertny via unanimous decision at Time Fight 3 in Tours, France on June 15, 2013.
He was TKO'd by Joseph Valtellini late in round three at Glory 11: Chicago - Heavyweight Championship Tournament in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States on October 12, 2013.
He lost to Alexander Stetsurenko by unanimous decision in the ' reserve match in Tokyo, Japan on December 21, 2013.

Titles and achievements