ONE Championship just lately posted the total struggle between shut buddies Tawanchai PK.Saenchai and Saemapetch Fairtex.

Tawanchai had excessive expectations of changing into a world champion when he signed with ONE. After profitable his promotional debut in opposition to Sean Clancy, the 23-year-old suffered a disappointing loss in opposition to the always-dangerous Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in August 2021. He recovered from the break up resolution loss and returned a number of months later in January 2022.

Tawanchai’s subsequent struggle can be in opposition to his buddy Saemapetch at ONE: Heavy Hitters. The PK.Saenchai fighter bought again on observe with a powerful first-round end. A 12 months later, ONE shared the particular second on YouTube with the caption:

“Earlier than featherweight Muay Thai king Tawanchai PK.Saenchai makes his first World Title protection in opposition to Turkish-Russian powerhouse Jamal Yusupov on February 24, relive his brutal first-round knockout of fellow Thai star Saemapetch Fairtex in 2022!”

The win in opposition to Saemapetch sparked momentum that carried on all through 2022 for Tawanchai. The Muay Thai famous person went on to defeat Niclas Larsen after which dethrone Petchmorakot Petchyindee for the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion. He was additionally chosen as ONE Championship’s 2022 Muay Thai Fighter of the 12 months and Breakout Star of the 12 months.

Watch Tawanchai take out his buddy Saemapetch Fairtex beneath:

Tawanchai PK.Saenchai is hungry for a win in opposition to Jamal Yusupov

Heading into 2023, Tawanchai PK.Saenchai doesn’t plan on slowing down. The reigning featherweight Muay Thai king is trying to defend his throne for the primary time in opposition to Turkish title contender Jamal Yusupov on February 24. Throughout an interview with ONE Championship, Tawanchai had this to say about his key to victory:

“The important thing on this struggle is my inside hearth. I’m hungry for the victory. I’ll by no means surrender on something simply.”

Tawanchai vs. Yusupov goes down within the co-main occasion of ONE Struggle Evening 7 on Prime Video. In the primary occasion, Fabricio Andrade and John Lineker will settle their October no-contest with the vacant bantamweight world championship up for grabs. The occasion may be seen without spending a dime by North American Amazon Prime Video subscribers.

Take a look at the struggle card for ONE Struggle Evening 7 beneath: