Mai Soliman is set to compete on one of the most unique fight cards in recent memory, stepping into the ring at the Pyramids of Giza on May 23.
The Egyptian-born Australian will challenge Mizuki Hiruta for the WBO and The Ring super-flyweight titles as part of the “Glory in Giza” event, headlined by Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven.
For Soliman, the setting adds another layer. She was born just outside Cairo before moving abroad at a young age, and now returns to fight for her first world title on one of boxing’s most historic stages.
Who Is Mai Soliman?
Soliman is a 28-year-old super-flyweight boxer representing Australia, though her roots trace back to Egypt. She has built most of her professional career fighting on the Australian circuit, often competing at the Revesby Workers’ Club, far removed from the global spotlight she is about to step into.
She enters this bout with an impressive 10-1 professional record, including six knockout victories.
Her most recent outing came in November 2025, where she picked up a win over Jasmine Parr to extend her momentum heading into her first world title opportunity.
The only setback in Soliman’s career came in September 2022, when she suffered a loss to Bec Moss. Since then, she has responded with a consistent run of wins to put herself in position for a world title shot.