"I was very excited for the change" - Bokang Masunyane hopes starting fresh in a new gym will lead to ONE Championship gold
MMA savant Bokang Masunyane is excited to show off some new skills ahead of his next strawweight MMA scrap at ONE Fight Night 25.
The South African standout recently opened up about his decision to leave his former gym in Cape Town to join Pretoria's premier CIT MMA facility.
Talking with ONE Championship this week ahead of his upcoming clash with former Eagles FC champion Mansur Malachiev, 'Little Giant' explained:
"Previously, I was in a very good MMA gym, but I decided to make a change to move from Cape Town to Pretoria. It was to train among the best in the world."
Masunyane continued to elaborate:
"We've got all these strong fighters with experience being World Champions that I am able to train with now. And it has really played a big role for me."
With a team of new coaches in his corner, Masunyane believes that he can finally improve on his No.2 spot in the rankings, to pursue ONE Championship gold.
"As soon as I go to the gym, I was really welcomed. They knew who I was, so I fit really well into the community and into the gym. I was very excited for the change, and it was a big change to elevate myself into a World Champion."
ONE Fight Night 25 will air live on Oct. 4 in US Primetime free of charge for Prime Video subscribers in North America.
Bokang Masunyane aims to inspire disadvantaged children with a long legacy in ONE Championship
One of the things Bokang Masunyane would like to achieve more than anything on the planet is to leave a lasting legacy in ONE Championship for those who he intends to inspire.
The 30-year-old star aims to become an exemplary role model for disadvantaged kids in South Africa. Masunayane was one of the many kids out there who had a difficult time believing that they could be successful regardless of their situation or status in life.
He could have been just another statistic, but he persevered through it all and made wrestling his focus.
Fast-forward to today, Bokang Masunyane is one of the most recognized athletes in the world. He hopes to inspire more children with his achievements and dedication to his craft.