International professional boxer Ziyad Al Maayouf, 22, represents the Arab world with pride. At Rage at the Red Sea in August, "Zizo" finally made his winning professional debut. The win was especially sweet coming after several debuts and an Olympic opportunity that didn’t pan out. Professional boxing is not for the faint of heart. Zizo recounts his sacrifices, which include years spent away from his family training and sparring in LA, drastic weight loss and dieting, physical injuries, and grueling boxing camps. He thanks God, his family, his coaches, and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sports for supporting him through this journey. Amped up for more, Zizo is just getting started in his pro boxing career.