Tawanchai PK Saenchai, the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion, is gearing up for a kickboxing match this week in hopes of getting back on track towards securing a world title. The Thai superstar is set to face Liu Mengyang of China in a featherweight kickboxing showdown at ONE Friday Fights 137 on Dec. 19 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, Tawanchai expressed his determination to finish the fight quickly and reclaim his push for the world title. He confidently stated, “This fight won’t go to the scorecards. This time, fans will see a 100 percent version of Tawanchai the kickboxer. My goal is simple: I want that second belt. That drive makes me confident that I will be the kickboxing champion next year.”
Tawanchai enters the match with a sense of urgency after a setback in his last fight where he lost by TKO to Masaaki Noiri. Liu Mengyang, his upcoming opponent, is also a rising star in the featherweight kickboxing division, coming off a convincing victory over Thai Shadow Singha Mawynn in September.
The highly anticipated ONE Friday Fights 137 event will be the last live event of the year for ONE Championship before the new year break. Fans can catch all the action live and free on watch.onefc.com and ONE’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
In the lead-up to the fight, Tawanchai has heard Liu Mengyang’s comments and is determined to make him eat his words by delivering a dominant performance on fight night. He expressed his readiness in an interview with the South China Morning Post, stating, “Yes, I have trained very hard. It’s getting boring [training every day], and I’m ready to fight already. I’m very happy to finally face him because he has been saying a lot of things, indicating that I was afraid of him. So I’m just waiting to show that in the ring.”
With two out of three kickboxing wins in ONE Championship, Tawanchai is eyeing the kickboxing world title to add to his featherweight Muay Thai gold. His determination and preparation for the upcoming match showcase his commitment to achieving greatness in the sport.
As Tawanchai gears up for the showdown with Liu Mengyang, fans can expect an electrifying battle between two top contenders in the featherweight kickboxing division. Stay tuned for an action-packed event at ONE Friday Fights 137 as Tawanchai looks to make a statement and continue his quest for championship glory.
