ISKA World Championship Delivers Electrifying Night in Paris
Paris, France — April 30, 2026 — The International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) delivered an unforgettable night of elite combat sports as TBZT, in association with Impulse Sport & Advisory, hosted a stacked World Championship Kickboxing event at the historic Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées. Broadcast live on France TV, the event showcased world-class talent across multiple divisions, headlined by three major world title fights.
In the main event, hometown hero Cyril Benzaquen proved once again why he stands among the elite. The reigning ISKA World Light-Heavyweight Champion (81.5kg) successfully defended his title with a dominant performance, stopping Italy’s Samir Selmi via TKO in the third round. Benzaquen controlled the pace throughout, finishing the fight with precision and authority to the roar of the Parisian crowd.
Another standout moment came as Karim Ghajji captured the ISKA Interim World Super-Middleweight title (78kg), defeating Greece’s Ioannis Sofokleous by TKO in the third round. Ghajji’s experience and composure were evident, breaking down his opponent systematically before sealing the victory.
In the women’s division, Jeanne Huron delivered a technical masterclass to claim the ISKA Women’s World Super-Lightweight title (63.5kg) under K-1 rules. Facing Iran’s Shiya Nariman, Huron controlled the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory and solidifying her place on the العالمي stage.
The night also featured international talent, as Morocco’s Lahoucine Hiad secured the ISKA Intercontinental Light-Middleweight title (72.5kg, K-1 rules) with a hard-fought unanimous decision win over France’s Yannis Ladjal. The bout showcased high-level striking and endurance, closing the event with intensity.
With a historic venue, a packed crowd, and world-class performances, the ISKA World Championship in Paris reaffirmed the organization’s global presence and the continued growth of professional kickboxing at the highest level.
