Rabat – 12-year old Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer, Amira Tahri, has once again become the world’s champion for the fifth time.
The kickboxing star won the title after she defeated her French rival, Shaina Moniek in the Abu Dhabi World Cup final on Friday.
Amira Tahri also made international headlines in 2019, when she was only 9 years old.
During the 2019 competition, Tahri defeated Moneik, the same opponent she faced during Friday’s fight, to secure her world championship for the fourth time.
“I’ve done it again,” the kickboxing star wrote on her Instagram.
Ahead of Friday’s competition, Amira Tahri posted on Instagram her determination to defend her world champion belt.
“We are ready. One more sleep to defend my World Champion belt.”
Prior to the fight, Amira Tahri shared a video showing her fast kickboxing move. The video generated more than 10,000 likes on Instagram.
“I’m unstoppable. I am ready for my fight this Friday in Abu Dhabi,” she said in a caption to comment on the video.
The Dutch-Moroccan kickboxing star also shared a photo of her wearing a COVID-19 mask, with Morocco’s flag.
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