Undefeated Brooklyn Bantamweight Prospect
Khalid Twaiti Ready To Shine And Climb!
(February 7th) Undefeated Brooklyn bantamweight prospect Khalid Twaiti (14-0, 5 KOs) is preparing to showcase his skills at home on the February 23rd “The Return” card, presented by World Kid Promotions. All the action will be streamed on www.bxngtv.com live from Kings Theater in Brooklyn.
The headliner is former world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Brooklyn junior middleweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (27-3, 14 KOs), who returns to the ring after a 5 ½ years absence from the ring.
The 36-year-old Ali’s company, World Kid, is promoting this event, its first since 2012, which was also held in Brooklyn. Ali captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Middleweight World title in 2017, upsetting then future Hall-of-Famer Miquel Cotto (41-5) at the famed Madison Square Garden. Ali’s opponent is being finalized.
A runner-up in the 2015 USA National Championships, Twaiti is coming off his first 10-round fight, which he won by way of a dominant 10-round unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-91) over Emmanuel Rodriguez (15-1) last October in Newark, New Jersey.
Twaiti’s longtime friendship with Ali and his family makes this fight extra special for all involved, especially Khalid.
“Sadam is a brother of mine,” Twaiti said. “Our fathers and grandfathers have a long history of friendship in Yemen before they migrated to America.
“I’m looking to fight and get fights to put me in position to compete for a world title. I believe I’m enroute to do so.”
Twaiti is in the only scheduled 10-round bout, against an opponent to soon be finalized, on this card, which also features former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight World Champion, Ghana-native Richard Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs), fighting out of The Bronx. Inactive for nearly two years, the 36-year-old Commey is slated to be in an eight-round welterweight match against TBA.
“I’m happy to share an event with the two of them (Ali and Commey),” Twaiti added. “They are both good friends of mine.
“My main mission is to execute and handle my business. I believe being recognized (in boxing) is inevitable as I continue to dominate. This is a great platform for me to showcase my skills.”
The co-featured event will spotlight a YouTube sensation, East Meadow (NY) junior welterweight Adam Saleh (1-0-1, 0 KOs), who is supported by his nearly 5-million subscribers. He is in a four-round match against TBA.
Two other fighters on the undercard are Lebanese junior middleweight Nadim Salloum (13-2, 7 KOs) and pro-debuting New York City junior middleweight Jahanze Riswan, respectively, in six and four round fights.
Tickets for the “The Return,” to be broadcast live from Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on BXNGTV.com are priced between $59.00 and $289.00 and are available online just (click here). Doors open at 3.m ET with the first bout at 4pm ET.
As the word “retirement rings through the air (Tyson Fury) Brooklyn, New York’s, Sadam "World Kid" Ali and Richard "RC" Commey make their highly anticipated ring returns to the ring in a thrilling night of boxing Sunday, February 23rd, at Kings Theatre, in Brooklyn. Promoted by Ali’s, World Kid Promotions, the event, dubbed "The Return" promises an exciting comeback for two former world champions.
Ali, 27-3, 14Ko’s, the pride of Brooklyn with deep Yemeni roots, is stepping back into the boxing spotlight after a four-year hiatus, and he's bringing the fire of a man half his age. At 36, Ali isn't just defying the clock—he's rewriting it. "Age is just a number. It's about how you feel, how you train, and how you fight," he says, brimming with the confidence of a warrior ready to make his mark again.
Ali's boxing tale is the stuff of legends. Inspired by the electrifying Prince Naseem Hamed, he strapped on gloves at just 8 years old, carving out his path from the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. With over 200 amateur bouts and two New York Golden Gloves titles under his belt, Ali wasn't just another fighter—he was a sensation in the making.
In 2008, Ali etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Arab-American to represent the United States in Olympic boxing. It wasn’t just a victory for him—it was a groundbreaking moment for Arab-Americans in sports, proving that the barriers could be broken with grit and talent.
But here’s the kicker: in his amateur days, Ali handed a rare defeat to none other than Terence "Bud" Crawford. Yes, the same Crawford who’s now a two-time undisputed champion and a pound-for-pound king. That win still echoes through boxing circles, a reminder of Ali’s immense potential and the heights he once scaled.
Now, as Ali gears up for his return, the boxing world is buzzing. Will the Olympian and Bed-Stuy prodigy reignite the magic and show the world he’s still a force to be reckoned with? One thing’s for sure—when Sadam Ali steps back into the ring, it’s not just a fight; it’s a story of resilience, passion, and unfinished business.
“This isn’t just a one-off fight,” Ali stated. “I’m making a full comeback. I needed a break after dedicating my life to boxing, but I’ve found that fire again. I’m ready to prove myself step by step, and I’m excited to bring fans an incredible event with ‘The Return.’”
Ali’s last promotion also took place in Brooklyn, dating back to 2012. His career-defining victory came in 2017, when he upset future Hall-of-Famer Miguel Cotto, 41-5, 33Ko’s at Madison Square Garden to capture the WBO title.
Ghanaian-born, Commey, 30-5-1, 27Ko’s who resides in The Bronx, is another star of the event. The former IBF Lightweight Champion made waves in 2019 with a dominant second-round stoppage of Isa Chaniev, 13-1, 6Ko’s to capture the title. After nearly two years of inactivity, the 36-year-old Commey will return in an eight-round bout.
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