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. After three intense rounds lasting 15 minutes, the judges awarded Gordon the win. The Moldovan opponent proved to be a tough competitor, but Gordon maintained the upper hand throughout the fight. Following the match, Gordon expressed pride in his performance, saying, "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 over the past year, describing it as a personally challenging period with almost no fights, during which he searched for himself anew. Despite not finishing the fight by knockout as he had hoped, he emphasized that he proved who he is and felt very proud. This victory came just months after Gordon defeated Hussein Dolo at a UTMA organization event, where his brother, Ahavat Hashem Gordon, also competed. The win marks Gordon's second consecutive victory following a significant break, boosting his standing in the fighting community.