Aussie-Egyptian boxer Mai Soliman has revealed a surreal premonition ahead of the biggest fight of her career – admitting she once dreamed of fighting in front of Egypt’s iconic pyramids.

Now, just a few years later, that vision is set to become reality.

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Soliman is currently preparing for a world title shot beneath the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where she’ll take on WBO and Ring 115-pound champion Mizuki Hiruta on May 23.

The bout is part of the ‘Glory in Giza’ card, headlined by heavyweight superstar Oleksandr Usyk defending his WBC title against Rico Verhoeven.

“The whole thing feels like a dream,” Soliman told Fox Sports Australia.

“Because back in 2022, I did actually have a dream where I was fighting in front of the pyramids.

“It was so chilling and inspiring that I woke up.”

Call it fate, manifestation – or something straight out of The X-Files – but either way, the heavy-handed 28-year-old Sydneysider is now set to do something that she swears she’s already lived.

“The dream felt so realistic,” she explained.

“And from that moment on, I sort of kept that as a vision for myself. I thought, ‘One day I’d love to make it happen’.

“So to now be going back – to a place where I was born, where my family is from – and fighting for a world title in front of the pyramids… it’s a full-circle moment.

“It feels like both fate and destiny.”

Aussie-Egyptian boxing star Mai Soliman will fight in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Giza.Source: FOX SPORTS

The event is expected to draw global attention, with the historic setting providing a backdrop never seen in boxing.

The bout will be staged at the Giza Necropolis, directly in front of the ancient Great Pyramids.

Soliman, however, insists she’ll still feel right at home.

“It feels like a home fight for me,” she said.

“It’s a place I’m very familiar with, a place where I understand the culture, too.

“I still have some extended family there that I try to go and visit at least once a year. Egypt’s got some really beautiful places to visit.”

It’s a tough out for Soliman against undefeated Japanese southpaw Hiruta (10-0, 2 KOs) – who was last year crowned The Ring’s 2025 Female Fighter of the Year.

She is one of the most active champs and has drawn comparisons to boxing phenom Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue because of her skills and technical dominance.

But Soliman is comfortable with the underdog tag – and even thrives on it.

“It’s nothing new to me,” she smiled.

“You know, I’ve been an underdog in a few of my other flights as well, especially the last fight against Jasmine Parr [Soliman staged a comeback to knock Parr out in the 7th round].

“I’m very familiar with being the underdog – if anything it’s an advantage for me.

“I’ve been planning on fighting Hiruta for some time, but she’s tough.

“There’s a reason she’s defended her title six times.”

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Soliman enters on a nine-fight winning streak and has proven she carries genuine power.

“I’ll obviously look to box smart, I don’t chase the knockout,” she says.

“The knockout will happen.”

Then, one final question – does she remember how the dream ended?

“Yes,” she said.

“I won.”