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Wrestling: Zoss prepares return after seven straight defeats

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Senegalese wrestler Zoss is due to return to competition after more than two years away, with a bout against Siteu Bou Ngor planned. The date of the fight has not yet been announced, according to Lutte TV.

Senegalese wrestler Zoss is due to return to competition against Siteu Bou Ngor after more than two years away from the arena. Promoter Ousseynou Laye Productions has arranged the bout, Lutte TV reports, but its date has not been announced.

Zoss will try to end a run of seven consecutive defeats, the most recent of which was against Liss Ndiago on 30 June 2024. His last victory was against Gouye Gui on 31 July 2012, according to Lutte TV.

Siteu Bou Ngor will enter the bout after three consecutive wins: against Malaw Séras on 22 June 2025, Dame Jr on 21 December 2025 and Djinné Bou Ndaw on 26 July 2026.

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