In 2022, Mehdi Zatout called it a career. After defeating Asa Ten Pow, the Algerian striker laid his gloves in the center of the ONE Championship Circle and exited. On Friday, March 1, at ONE 166: Qatar, Zatout will officially come out of retirement for a unique match against a Saudi Arabian star.
Zatout will square off against unbeaten Zuhayr “The Arabian Warrior” Al-Qahtani. The two will contest their match in a 147-pound catchweight boxing affair. Both men will wear four-ounce gloves for the contest, showing the expanded offerings of ONE.
The Algerian has seen much success during his time in ONE, including nearly capturing gold.