Once facing uncertain future in Canada, this kickboxer just won a championship for N.L.
An Egyptian-born kickboxer who once faced an uncertain future in Canada has had a turn of fortune, both inside and outside the ring.
![Once facing uncertain future in Canada, this kickboxer just won a championship for N.L.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7190906.1714592724!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hady-ghoniem.jpg)
![Hady Ghoniem, 28, took home the national title for Rock Athletics in Mount Pearl this weekend at the WAKO Canada championships in Niagara Falls. A man with abs is smiling. He is wearing a large gold belt.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7190906.1714592724!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hady-ghoniem.jpg)
An Egyptian-born kickboxer who once faced an uncertain future in Canada has had a turn of fortune, both inside and outside the ring.