Russian flyweight Muay Thai fighter Tagir Khalilov is dealing with a substitute opponent in his upcoming struggle, however is unfazed by it.
‘Samingpri’ battles Thai celebrity Superlek Kiatmoo9 within the headlining struggle for ONE Fight Night 12 on Prime Video on July 14 on the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok.
Tagir Khalilov was initially scheduled to face Elias Mahmoudi of Algeria on the cardboard. After an surprising flip of occasions involving the unique headlining struggle, he was elevated to banner the occasion towards ‘The Kicking Machine’.
Speaking to ONE Championship in an interview, the 30-year-old Samingpri Muay Thai Gym affiliate stated the change in opponent hardly issues to him and he’s ready to tackle anyone.
He stated:
“The change in opponent didn’t really affect my training camp. We made some small adjustments.”
Tagir Khalilov has been on a rampage of late, profitable his final two matches by approach of finishes contained in the opening spherical.
He topped Thai Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi by approach of technical knockout (uppercut) of their showdown final December in Manila. Then in March, he KO’d one other Thai in Black Panther with a nasty physique shot that despatched him instantly crumbling to the mat.
Out to cease the profitable run of ‘Samingpri’ is Superlek, who’s making a brief turnaround after seeing motion simply three weeks in the past.
The No. 1-ranked contender within the flyweight Muay Thai division and concurrent kickboxing king within the weight class is trying to keep his standing by chalking up one other win in his subsequent struggle.
Superlek fought at ONE Friday Fights 22 on June 23 and chopped down 6-foot-2 opponent Nabil Anane by approach of first-round knockout. Prior to that he additionally noticed motion in January and March, first profitable the vacant ONE flyweight kickboxing world title earlier than defending it.
ONE Fight Night 12 is obtainable for free to Prime Video subscribers in North America.
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