Badr Hari

By FCF Staff

GLORY Kickboxing’s return card has been postponed, following the news that headliner Badr Hari has tested positive for COVID-19.

Hari was scheduled to fight heavyweight Benjamin Adegbuyi in the main event of GLORY 76, which was originally set for November 7th. But, due to Hari’s positive test for the coronavirus, the card has been postponed.

In a press release from the promotion, it was reported that Hari is self-quarantining and is is doing “well”. The statement also included this comment from Hari.

“This is such a shame, also for GLORY and for the other fighters. And certainly also for all fans who are looking forward to this event. I feel their support, they strengthen my recovery. Good health is and remains the most important thing there is. Despite the fact that we strictly complied with the measures, this still happened. That just goes to show how seriously we have to take the virus.”

Scott Rudmann, Executive Vice Chairman of GLORY, was also quoted saying this in the release.

“It is very disappointing because Badr, his trainers and his environment have done everything to prevent contamination. He was in full training on his way to the ring. However, his health and recovery are most important.

“In addition to that, last week the Dutch government announced that all sporting competitions in the Netherlands except for professional football are being shut down. Hence, to travel to another country for the GLORY 76 event presents additional logistical risks for athletes and their teams that must be managed carefully – and we will do so.”

GLORY’s last event, GLORY 75, took place in February.