Ruach Hashem Gordon Wins Tough Decision at GFN Event After Challenging Year

Israeli fighter Ruach Hashem Gordon secured a hard-fought victory over Maximus Bzhanotas at the GFN event organized by the Gordon brothers on July 27, 2026. The match lasted three rounds and 15 minutes, ending with a judges' decision in favor of Gordon. The Moldovan opponent was a tough competitor, but Gordon maintained superiority throughout the fight. After the bout, Gordon expressed pride in his performance and gratitude for the support he received, stating, "Thanks to faith and hard work, this happened. I want to thank everyone. Your trust helped me a lot."

Gordon also reflected on the difficulties he faced in the previous year, describing it as a personally challenging period with almost no fights, during which he sought to rediscover himself. Despite not achieving a knockout as he had hoped, he emphasized that he proved his capabilities to everyone and felt very proud. This victory follows his recent win against Hussein Dolu at a UTMA event, where his brother, Ahavat Hashem Gordon, also competed. The back-to-back wins mark a significant career advancement for Ruach Hashem Gordon after a lengthy break from competition.