3 reasons why Superbon and Jo Nattawut need a win at ONE Friday Fights 81
Thai superstars 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut and ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon will collide under Muay Thai rules at ONE Friday Fights 81 on September 27 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before they trade leather, here are three reasons why both Nattawut and Superbon need to win at ONE Friday Fights 81.
#1. Jo Nattawut risks his health
Nattawut only has about six weeks to prepare between ONE Friday Fights 81 and ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8 inside the State Farm Arena, where he challenges ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai in their trilogy bout.
Therefore, the Thai Top Team star will need to be on his A-game against Superbon and either make short work of him or avoid significant damage to improve his chances of winning at ONE 169: Atlanta.
Watch ONE 169: Atlanta live inside the State Farm Arena on November 8. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
#2. Superbon could steal Jo Nattawut's spot
Top-ranked ONE featherweight Muay Thai competitor Superbon is a logical choice to be Nattawut's primary replacement at ONE 169: Atlanta should anything unfortunate happen to the second-ranked ONE featherweight Muay Thai fighter during his preparations for the trilogy fight.
However, a dominant Superbon victory at ONE Friday Fights 81 might produce clamor for the 34-year-old to bump off Nattawut from the ONE 169: Atlanta card, ending with Superbon instead challenging Tawanchai for the 155-pound Muay Thai crown.
#3. Hungry contenders lurking
The ONE featherweight Muay Thai division is stacked with athletes chomping at the bit to compete for 26 pounds of ONE Championship gold.
Whoever loses at ONE Friday Fights 81 between Superbon and Nattwut will be put into a precarious situation because their next foray inside the circle could pit them against dangerous contenders who could push them further away from the world title picture.
ONE Friday Fights 81 will air live in Asian primetime via watch.onefc.com.