“The strength is still going to be there” - Jackie Buntan confident she’ll retain her power in kickboxing debut vs Anissa Meksen
Former ONE world title challenger Jackie Buntan is ready to make her highly anticipated return to action early next month when she takes on a legendary opponent.
Buntan is set to do battle with French-Algerian kickboxing icon 'C18' Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE women's strawweight kickboxing world title.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Buntan talked about the fight, which is her kickboxing debut in the promotion, and why she is confident of victory over Meksen.
The Boxing Works representative said:
"I think, just like all my matches, that’s definitely going to be one of my strong suits. It doesn’t matter that the gloves are bigger; I think the strength is still going to be there."
Jackie Buntan burst onto the scene in February 2021, scoring back-to-back wins over highly regarded fighters Nat 'Wondergirl' Jaroonsak and Ekaterina 'Barbie' Vandaryeva.
In April 2022, she challenged Swedish sensation Smilla Sundell for the strawweight Muay Thai gold, losing by unanimous decision after five rounds.
Now, Buntan is ready for her second shot at immortality, and she can't wait to seize the moment.
Meanwhile, Meksen joined the world's largest martial arts organization in September 2021, jumping out to a quick 3-0 start.
Last December, however, 'C18' came crashing back down to earth when she was dominated by Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom in a battle for the atomweight kickboxing gold.
Jackie Buntan and Anissa Meksen throw down for ONE world title at ONE 169 on Prime Video
Jackie Buntan is set to battle 'C18' Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE women's strawweight kickboxing world title.
The two lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.