WATCH: ‘Smokin’ Jo Nattawut looking smooth and sharp in training camp for Superbon super fight in Bangkok
Second-ranked ONE Championship featherweight Muay Thai contender 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut of Thailand is looking silky smooth in training camp ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with countryman Superbon.
Nattawut is scheduled to square off with his Thai adversary in September, just before he heads to his American hometown of Atlanta for his rematch with Tawanchai.
Check out a recent clip of Nattawut's training camp posted by ONE Championship on Instagram:
Nattawut faces interim featherweight kickboxing king Superbon in a much-awaited Muay Thai showdown in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Sept. 27.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com.
Also in action is Japanese kickboxing superstar 'The Natural Born Crusher' Takeru Segawa, who takes on Thailand's Black Panther.
After Nattawut takes care of business against Superbon, he heads to Atlanta, Georgia to face ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 169: Atlanta. That event goes down at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, Nov. 8.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Jo Nattawut's upcoming fights.
Buakaw Banchamek praises Jo Nattawut and Tawanchai rivalry: "Presented the true art of Muay Thai"
One man who has been impressed by Jo Nattawut as of late has been none other than Superbon's mentor himself, the legendary Buakaw Banchamek.
Buakaw is perhaps the most recognizable name in the 'art of eight limbs', and he was all praise for Nattawut, especially his highly publicized fights with Tawanchai PK Saenchai.
The legendary Thai fighter said on his YouTube channel:
"They did well and they earned it. They showcased their true potential and presented the true art of Muay Thai."