Boxing: After his KO in England, Jaouad Belmehdi recharges in Morocco to prepare for his comeback

The Biterrois suffered a brutal setback on January 31 in England, losing by KO as early as the second round against Josh Padley for the European title. Reflecting on this setback that temporarily deprives him of a world opportunity, Jaouad Belmehdi mentions a "bad day" where he was unable to express his potential. However, he brushes aside the criticism related to his recent change of coach, fully assuming his choices and assuring that this failure is only a step in a career rich in 29 fights.

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Far from being discouraged, the one who defines himself as a "worker of the ring" draws his resilience from his modest origins. "I come from the lowest, from the neighborhood... I have a dog’s mentality, I know too well what poverty is," he said to Midi Libre, stating that boxing remains his "light" and his livelihood. Currently in the recovery phase in Morocco with his family, he rejects any idea of retirement, promising to rise "with a sword in hand" in the face of adversity.

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Lucid about the loneliness of the high-level athlete, the boxer regretted the lack of support after this setback, noting bitterly that "as soon as we lose, there is no one left." While confirming that he will now be licensed in another club, he reiterates his unwavering attachment to the city of Béziers. Determined to prove that he is "unstoppable", Belmehdi plans to resume training after a month of rest, now awaiting the date of his next fight.