Johan Ghazali completes first marathon ahead of next fight in Bangkok
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Johan "Jojo" Ghazali completed his first official marathon in Cape Town on May 24, finishing in 3 hours, 32 minutes, and 53 seconds. The Malaysian-American fighter faced injuries and minimal preparation before taking on the 42.2 kilometers. His experience was both challenging and rewarding, with Ghazali set to fight Ramadan "The Scorpion" Ondash at The Inner Circle 24 on July 31 in Bangkok.
- •Ghazali finished the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on May 24.
- •He dealt with injuries from a prior fight before the marathon.
- •The fighter maintained a pace of around 4:50-5:00 per kilometer initially.
- •He learned valuable lessons about endurance and competition.
- •Ghazali is scheduled to compete at The Inner Circle 24 on July 31.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Pushed Myself As Hard As I Can’ – Johan Ghazali’s First Marathon Was Painful, But Worth It
"The Malaysian-American star reflects on his first 42.2km race ahead of his next fight at The Inner Circle 24.
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