Mizuki Hiruta, the WBO Super Flyweight Champion from Japan, won against Mai Soliman at the "Glory in Giza" event in Egypt on May 23, 2026, improving her boxing record to 11-0. The judges scored the match 98-92, and 99-91 in favor of Hiruta, while Soliman's record fell to 10-2.
Normandy’s Benjamin Mendes Tani TKOs Kyiv’s Daniel Lapin in Giza
Benjamin Mendes Tani, a 28-year-old boxer from France, won a light heavyweight match against Ukraine's Daniel Lapin at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026, improving his record to 10 wins and 1 loss. The match ended in a technical knockout in the fourth round, marking Lapin's first defeat.
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Camden, New Jersey’s Jamar Talley KOs Egypt’s Basem Mamdouh in Giza
Jamar Talley, 27, from Camden, New Jersey, remains undefeated after winning against Basem Mamdouh at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026. The match ended in a knockout during the second round, marking Talley's seventh win without loss. The event showcased boxers from 15 countries, including notable fights in the main event.
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Riyadh’s Sultan Almohammed KOs Central Java’s Dedy Imprax in Giza
Sultan Khaled Almohammed, an 18-year-old boxer from Riyadh, remains unbeaten with a record of 4-0 after his victory over Dedy Imprax at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt. The fight was stopped in the first round, marking Imprax's record at 2-5. The event showcased boxing talent from 15 countries.
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Egypt’s Mohamed Mabrouk decisions Uganda’s Ali Sserunkuma in Giza
Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya from Egypt made his professional boxing debut at the "Glory in Giza" event on May 23, 2026, winning against Uganda's Ali Sserunkuma by unanimous decision after four rounds. Mabrouk's victory improved his record to 1-0, while Sserunkuma fell to 2-4-1. The event showcased 10 matches featuring boxers from 15 countries.
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Egypt’s Omar Hikal KOs Tanzania’s Michael Kalyalya in Giza
Omar Hikal made a successful professional boxing debut on May 23, 2026, at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt, defeating Tanzania's Michael Kalyalya by knockout in the third round. This victory improves Hikal's record to 1-0, while Kalyalya falls to 3-6-2. The event featured various international boxers from 15 countries.
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk TKOs Netherlands’ Rico Verhoeven in Giza
Oleksandr Usyk narrowly retained his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026, in an intense bout at the Pyramids of Giza, despite a controversial late-round stoppage. Usyk improved to 25-0 while Verhoeven, frustrating the champion early, fell to 1-1 in boxing. Speculation arises about Usyk's next fight.
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Did the DR Congo ban funeral wakes due to Ebola?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus, with the WHO raising the risk assessment to "very high." Official reports cite 82 cases and seven deaths, but estimates suggest far greater numbers. Efforts to control the spread encounter community resistance, misinformation, and resource shortages amid ongoing conflict.
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Alexie Brooks crowns Miss Eco International 2026 Palmira Ruiz in Alexandria
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks from the Philippines was crowned Miss Eco International 2025 in Alexandria, Egypt, on April 19, 2025. She later crowned Palmira Ruiz from Mexico as her successor on May 22, 2026, in the same venue, where 45 contestants competed. The event included various special awards and regional titles.
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44 Miss Eco International 2026 candidates competing in Alexandria
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks won Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt, competing against 35 participants. Yulinar Fitriani from Indonesia was the runner-up, followed by candidates from Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Brooks will crown her successor at the next pageant on May 22, 2026, featuring 40 contestants.
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