Saudi Boxer Ziyad Almaayouf Is Taking Over New York In January 2026

Saudi Boxer Ziyad Almaayouf Is Taking Over New York In January 2026

New York City is about to get a Saudi-powered shake-up. On January 31, 2026, Saudi professional boxer Ziyad Almaayouf (known by many fans as ZIZO) will step into the ring at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

That’s not just a venue, that’s a boxing landmark. The kind of place where legends get remembered and big moments become permanent. This fight is part of an international fight night backed by HE Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season, and it’s coming in loud: confidence, discipline, and a message that Saudi boxing isn’t “arriving soon”… it’s already here.

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Why This Night Is Bigger Than One Fight

Let’s be clear: this isn’t just another date on the calendar. Ziyad Almaayouf is set to make history as the first Saudi boxer ever to fight at Madison Square Garden. That’s a first that hits different, not only for him, but for the entire Saudi sports scene.

 

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Saudi Boxer Ziyad Almaayouf Is Taking Over New York In January 2026

Madison Square Garden Isn’t Just a Ring — It’s a Reputation

Madison Square Garden has hosted generations of world-class fighters. It’s where careers turn into stories people tell for decades. So when a Saudi boxer steps into that ring, it’s not “cool news.” It’s a milestone. It’s Saudi talent taking its place on a global stage that has zero room for hype and only respect for real performance.

 

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Ziyad Almaayouf’s MSG moment shows something bigger: Saudi athletes are pushing beyond local fame and competing internationally with serious intent.

If this is how 2026 starts, Saudi boxing is clearly warming up for an even bigger year.