"That's a left kick" - Fans already hyped for Thai superstar Panpayak's impending return against Silviu Vitez in Bangkok
Thai striking sensation Panpayak Jitmuangnon will be back in action after two almost two years of hiatus, as he will face Silviu Vitez in a flyweight Muay Thai bout on Oct. 18 at ONE Friday Fights 83.
Ahead of his return, ONE Championship posted a glimpse of his preparation, and they captioned the video:
"Panpayak got it down to the BEAT 👊 Can the star striker shut down Silviu Vitez on October 18 at ONE Friday Fights 83? 🔥 @panpayakjitmuangnon"
In the video, 'The Angel Warrior' was seen sharpening his striking skills on the pads and brought out his patented punches and kicks. This made the fans more hype for his upcoming fight and impending return.
Users @elnegrokb, @primo_fightwear, @jordanrcxd, and @joshuamarkjohn7 sent their excitement through their comments:
"Damn, THAT'S a left kick"
"Bro is back. 🔥🔥🔥"
"That high kick at the end has SO much power!"
"He's putting some steam into those kicks 😎"
Currently, the Jitmuangnon Gym representative holds a 4-2 win-loss card under the world's largest martial arts organization, and his victories were against Rui Botelho, Masahide Kudo, Danieal Puertas, and Savvas Michael.
His two losses were from reigning two-sport and two-division world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 in July 2020 at ONE: No Surrender and in December 2022 at ONE 164.
Panpayak assesses Silviu Vitez's fight style ahead of their showdown at ONE Friday Fights 83
Before he gets his hands against the Romanian contender inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, Panpayak gave an initial assessment of his upcoming opponent.
In a recent interview, the 28-year-old athlete said that Vitez's style is similar to Thai athletes, as he explained:
"Silviu's fighting style is different from other foreign boxers who move in and out quickly. He almost stands still and trades one by one, like Thai fighters."