"I've been working all my life for fights like this" - Alexis Nicolas eager to silence his doubters vs mighty Regian Eersel
ONE Championship newcomer and undefeated kickboxing star Alexis Nicolas says that everything he has experienced in his career has led to this moment.
The 25-year-old French fighter out of Mahmoudi Gym believes that even though he is set to face one of the pound-for-pound best strikers in the world in his next match, he is confident he has the tools to get the win and the belt.
Nicolas is scheduled to face two-sport king 'The Immortal' Regian Eersel for the ONE lightweight kickboxing world title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21: Eersel vs. Nicolas on Prime Video.
The event will be broadcast live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, April 5th.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Alexis Nicolas addressed criticism against him that say he's too green to be facing a champion the caliber of Eersel.
To his detractors, 'Barboza' replied:
"Everybody is saying it's too soon to be in the ring with a guy like Eersel. But I've been working all my life for fights like this."
The 25-year-old Frenchman is beaming with confidence and ready to prove his doubters wrong.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of ONE Fight Night 21: Eersel vs. Nicolas live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Alexis Nicolas says he's familiar with Regian Eersel's style: "I fight against fighters who fight like this"
One reason Alexis Nicolas is so confident against Regian Eersel is because according to the 25-year-old, he's faced many opponents with a similar style to 'The Immortal'.
Eersel is a tall and lanky lightweight with a tremendous gas tank, insane reach, and a diverse striking repertoire. 'The Immortal' is one of the most athletic Muay Thai kickboxers on the planet.
But Nicolas says it's nothing he hasn't seen before. He told ONE:
"I know he has good knees, good punches. But I fight against fighters who fight like this. Not as good as him, but fight like him."