“I would always get the better of some lads” - Nico Carrillo says he was a natural at fighting when he first started

First-ranked ONE Championship Muay Thai contender 'King of the North' Nico Carrillo knew at a young age that he was destined for greatness in the ring.

The 25-year-old Scotish sensation recalls first stepping into the gym to hit the pads, and realizing he was good at fighting.

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He told ONE Championship in a recent interview:

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"My first exposure was when I was 12. I started going to a boxing gym, albeit very inconsistently. I’d maybe been 10 times over the space of two years. But any time I went, they would put me in sparring and I would always get the better of some lads."

'King of the North' continued:

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"I think I was just quite gifted with my hands at a young age. But I never took it seriously. At the time I was playing football, that was my first love. I’d played that all my life, but I felt combat sports creeping its way into my life more and more."

Today, Carrillo is one of the most exciting fighters in the world's largest martial arts organization. He has built a solid reputation as an exciting finisher with devastating knockout power.

Recent wins over Muangthai PK Saenchai and Thai legend Nong-O Hama prove of his quality as a fighter.

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'King of the North' Nico Carrillo to face Saemapetch Fairtex in pivotal Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video

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A lot hangs in the balance as 'King of the North' Nico Carrillo readies himself to face no.4-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Saemapetch Fairtex of Thailand.

The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. It airs on Friday, July 5th in U.S. primetime.

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