“I will try to do my best in the remaining time” - Nong-O Hama wants to go out a legend in twilight of career
Third-ranked ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai contender and former longtime ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Hama knows he's at the tail end of a long and glorious career. He also understands that it may soon be coming to an end.
That being said, the legendary Thai fighter wants to go out with a bang and showcase his best in the ring.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Nong-O talked about wanting to put on a vintage performance this weekend.
The 37-year-old Thai veteran said:
"This moment is considered the final stretch of my career. I will try to do my best in the remaining time. I still want to give good performances, win every fight, and return to being a World Champion so I can retire with style."
Nong-O is set to lock horns with undefeated Russian star Kiamran Nabati at ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, September 27, Asia primetime.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com. Visit ONE Championship's official website for more information on how you can watch from your location.
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Nong-O Hama says he will keep fighting until the wheels fall off: "My body can still take it"
Legendary Thai fighter Nong-O Hama is considered by many to be one of the greatest Muay Thai competitors of all time. But where the mind is willing, the body may no longer.
Thankfully, Nong-O says that hasn't been the case just yet, and he still feels strong despite being 37 years of age and with hundreds of ring wars under his belt.
He told ONE Championship:
"[I don’t know] how many fights I have left. I haven’t counted them yet because my body can still take it. I will keep doing it until my body can’t take it anymore."