Kickboxing fighters mid match with a reacting crowd in the background.
Kickboxing fighters mid match with a reacting crowd in the background.
Kickboxing fighters mid match with a reacting crowd in the background.

Greek Fighter Attacked in Ring Following Victory in Novi Pazar

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Greek Fighter Attacked in Ring Following Victory in Novi Pazar

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Published on: Dec 30, 2025

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Giannis Tsoukalas faced a violent attack moments after defeating Serbian athlete Vahid Kicara

Violence Follows Knockout Victory in Serbia

A tense kickboxing event in Novi Pazar, Serbia ended in turmoil when Greek athlete Giannis Tsoukalas defeated Serbian fighter Vahid Kicara by knockout. Loud reactions from the crowd filled the venue as the match concluded. A group of individuals then rushed into the ring and assaulted Tsoukalas, causing injuries during the sudden outbreak of violence. Additional people quickly joined the confrontation, leading to a chaotic brawl inside the ring. Medical teams transported Tsoukalas to a hospital in Belgrade for precautionary tests. Doctors later confirmed that his condition posed no cause for concern, allowing him to be discharged and return to Greece.