Fares Ziam reveals he turned down March fight with Renato Moicano

French lightweight Fares Ziam disclosed that he declined a fight offer against Renato Moicano in March 2026. After Ziam turned down the bout, Moicano was instead matched with Chris Duncan and secured a convincing victory, breaking his losing streak and making a strong statement in his return. The post questioned whether Moicano would have achieved the same result against Ziam, suggesting the matchup might have been more challenging for the Brazilian. No specific reason was given for why Ziam declined the fight. The revelation adds context to Moicano's recent career trajectory.