Suablack believes Superlek’s "versatility" and "really good IQ" will be the difference vs. Jonathan Haggerty in Denver
Suablack Tor Pran49 sees several areas where Superlek Kiatmoo9 holds advantages over Jonathan Haggerty when they clash at ONE 168: Denver.
The Thai upstart, who faces Kiamran Nabati at ONE Friday Fights 68, offered his thoughts on this massive bantamweight Muay Thai world title tilt during a recent chat with the South China Morning Post.
Though he admits to being a fan of both men's styles, he believes the Englishman will struggle to hold his own against the power and might of the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion inside the Ball Arena.
Suablack shared:
"I feel he has more versatility. In terms of speed, they have a similar speed. Above all, he has more experience and he has that really good IQ just to survive in the ring and move around if he's in trouble."
ONE 168: Denver emanates live from the Ball Arena on September 6. Follow this link to purchase tickets for ONE's return to North America.
Suablack expects Superlek to breeze past weight woes amid concerns
Before Superlek dreams of two-sport glory in his rematch against Haggerty, the pound-for-pound striking specialist warms his gloves up against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai at ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28.
Given that there will be just slightly over two months between both fixtures and the switch of weight divisions – he fights Kongthoranee at flyweight and Haggery at bantamweight – there have been some concerns about whether 'The Kicking Machine' will be slightly hindered by the arrangement.
However, Suablack doesn't see this as an issue at all. In the same interview, he continued:
"In terms of weight, I don’t think Superlek will have any disadvantages against Haggerty."
Watch the full interview here:
ONE Friday Fights 68 broadcasts live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on June 28. The spectacle will be available via pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.
In the main event, Prajanchai PK Saenchai and Jonathan Di Bella collide for the vacant ONE strawweight kickboxing world title.