Johan Ghazali

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Johan Ghazali
BornMuhammad Johan Ghazali bin Mohd Zulfikar
(2006-11-14) November 14, 2006 (age 18)
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NicknameJojo, Jojo Ghazali
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Division Flyweight (135 lbs) (ONE)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
Style Muay Thai
TeamRentap Muaythai Gym (2016–present)
Years activec. 2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout5
Losses3
Draws0

Johan Ghazali (born November 14, 2006), known professionally as Jojo Ghazali is a Malaysian professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. [1]

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Career

In 2022, Jojo achieved a remarkable feat by winning the 14–15 age category (under 60 kg) title at the 2022 IFMA World Youth Muay Thai Championship. In the final, held at the Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya on a Saturday, he defeated Russian competitor Rustam Yunusob with an overall score of 20–18. [2] In September, Jojo competed in the men’s 60 kg category at the 2022 Sukma Games against Wan Muhd Sabri Wan Zuki of Melaka, dominating the opening round. In the second round, Johan secured victory with a knockout, ending the match with a score of 10–9 in his favour and leading him to gold medal. [3]

ONE Championship

Jojo made his promotional debut in ONE Championship in early of February 2023, defeating Padesuk Fairtex by knockout in just 16 seconds to securing his first victory in the ONE Championship. Jojo also bagged RM 46,000 for perfomance bonus. [4]

On 26 May 2023, Jojo competed against Thai kickboxing star Tai Sor Jor Piek Uthai at ONE Friday Fights 18, securing victory with a spectacular knockout. [5] The win repeated the success of his debut match. In addition Jojo secured a contract valued $100,000 with ONE Championship and returned home with RM 46,000 for his second knockout in a row. [5]

On December 9, 2023, he extended his ONE Championship career record to 5-0, after defeating Edgar Tarbares in just 36 seconds. Jojo was unable to retain the entirety of his prize money after failing to make the required weight. As a result, he was obliged to forfeit 50 percent of his purse to his opponent. [6]

Between 2024 and 2025, Jojo secured only one victory out of four matches. His most recent against Diego Paez, concluded with Jojo losing by split decision.

Personal life

Jojo was born on 14 November 2006 in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur. In 2015, he moved to Kuching, Sarawak. He is the second of four siblings. Jojo is the grandson of the late General, Mohd Ghazali Che Mat who served as 8th Chief of the Defence Forces. [7] [8]

He received his early education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Thomas, Kuching. Jojo began actively participating in Muay Thai at the age of 10, inspired by his parents, who are both practitioners of the martial art. Notably, all of his siblings are also Muay Thai practitioners. [7]

References

  1. "Jojo – Biodata Johan Ghazali, Atlet Muay Thai Malaysia". E-Central MY. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  2. Umpang, Matthew (22 August 2022). "Sarawak's Johan wins 2022 IFMA World Youth Muay Thai Championship title". Borneo Post . Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  3. Tieng Hee, Ting (21 September 2022). "Sukma: Sarawakian brothers strike double gold in Muay Thai". Borneo Post . Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  4. "M'sian teenage Muay Thai exponent makes stunning ONE Championship debut in Bangkok". Bernama . 26 February 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Malaysian teenage Muay Thai fighter dreams of claiming contract, ONE Championship belt". New Straits Times . 29 May 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  6. Siasat, JM (9 December 2023). "Teen sensation Johan Ghazali fires out 36-second win at ONE Fight Night 17, wants next bout to 'make some noise'". www.scmp.com.
  7. 1 2 Furness, Jay (7 December 2023). "Origins Of A Prodigy: Get To Know Teen Muay Thai Sensation Johan Ghazali Ahead Of His U.S. Primetime Debut". www.onefc.com.
  8. Coate, Ben (15 May 2024). "'Warrior Blood Is Definitely In Me' – Johan Ghazali's Incredible Family History Of Fighters". www.onefc.com.