At first glance, Ramzi looks exactly the kind of teenager who would dominate in a combat sport. He’s quiet, shy, and often known among his friends as “the one who doesn’t smile.” But behind that calm exterior is a relentless fighter, a student of the game, and one of the most promising young kickboxers to come out of Newfoundland.
Born and raised in Newfoundland and Labrador to a Saudi father and a Newfoundlander mother, Ramzi’s journey into martial arts began at the age of 8. What started as a simple step toward learning self defence quickly turned into something much bigger. Without being pushed, he fell in love with the sport. He trained beyond regular sessions, studied fights online, and began to live and breathe martial arts.
Fast forward to today, and at just 14 years old, Ramzi has already carved his name into the record books.
He recently captured gold at the North American Century Cup Kickboxing Championship, organized by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations. Competing in Toronto, he not only won the title but made history as the youngest athlete from Newfoundland to achieve this feat, and the first athlete of Saudi heritage to do so.
Representing The Rock Athletic in Canada, Ramzi is backed by a strong coaching team including Robbie Wiseman and Stephanie Flemming in kickboxing, Nabeel Haimur in boxing, and Stephen James Pearce in jiu jitsu. Together, they have helped shape a well rounded fighter who can adapt across multiple disciplines. He also trains with yet another seasoned fighter from NL, Hady Tarek.
And adapt he does.
Ramzi competes in K 1, Low Kick, High Kick, and Light Kick divisions, showing a rare versatility for someone his age. His ability to stay composed, read opponents, and adjust his style mid fight has become one of his biggest strengths.
His list of achievements already speaks volumes:
Four gold medals at the Provincial Kickboxing Championships in Newfoundland
Two gold medals at the Provincial Boxing Championships
A silver and bronze at the Canadian National Kickboxing Championships, where he was also the youngest competitor in his division
And of course, his North American Championship gold and belt, earned against older and more experienced fighters
But what makes Ramzi stand out is not just his medals. It’s his mindset.
He doesn’t chase attention. He doesn’t try to fit into expectations. He simply works, improves, and lets his performances do the talking. Those who know him best describe him as kind, humble, and quietly funny. A competitor who respects the sport and everyone in it.
Now, the journey is about to get even bigger.
Ramzi has been selected to represent Canada on the world stage, with upcoming appearances at the Canadian National Kickboxing Championship in April 2026 and the WAKO World Kickboxing Championship in Italy in September 2026. For any kickboxer, this stage is as big as it gets, comparable to the Olympics or the Football World Cup within the sport.
And he’s only getting started.
Looking ahead, Ramzi’s dream is clear. He wants to step into the world of mixed martial arts, turn professional, and one day become a UFC world champion.
For a kid who once just wanted to learn how to defend himself, that dream no longer feels far fetched. It feels inevitable.
Because sometimes, the quietest ones make the loudest impact.