“He has that hunger” - Superlek says Tawanchai unbeatable at featherweight
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand has high praise for his countryman, ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
Tawanchai is fresh off a tough test against fierce rival 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut on Prime Video a couple of weeks ago. The 25-year-old phenom took home a closely contested majority decision victory after a grueling battle.
Superlek watched from the sidelines and cheered for his compatriot, and was left absolutely impressed by what he saw.
Speaking to the South China Morning Post in a recent interview, Superlek talked about Tawanchai's performance and gave his Thai contemporary massive props.
'The Kicking Machine' said:
"Tawanchai is of course, special. I know him personally, so by no means exaggerating and just taking his side, just because I know him, but you already see how good he is. I think everyone has seen that. He has the power, he has the speed, and he is highly motivated. He has that hunger. And I don't think that there is anyone in featherweight that could win over him."
Furthermore, Superlek believes there isn't a fighter out there who will be able to take the featherweight belt from Tawanchai.
'The Kicking Machine' added:
"It would be very difficult to find someone who matches his skills in Muay Thai in featherweight who can take his belt. I think that would be very difficult. He has such great discipline, and he has great training, in Muay Thai and weight training."
Superlek Kiatmoo9 to face Jonathan Haggerty for two-division, two-sport gold at ONE 168: Denver
'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 is set to lock horns with 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty for a chance to become the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion.
The two strikers lock horns at ONE 168: Denver.
The event broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, September 6th.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video.