Prajanchai PK Saenchai thought he would have an opportunity at two-sport gold at ONE Friday Fights 58. Nevertheless, Jonathan Di Bella’s fight-week sickness postponed their ONE Championship showdown. On Friday, June 28, the 2 will meet for the now-vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE Friday Fights 68. And the Thai is ecstatic he nonetheless will get the possibility in Bangkok.
“I didn’t know quite a bit about this incident. I simply knew that Jonathan didn’t go his hydration check. I felt sorry for him. However we should comply with the foundations. I didn’t really feel upset. I used to be simply upset that I missed the possibility for gold. After that day, I didn’t suppose I’d have the possibility to battle him once more. After I came upon he was my subsequent opponent, I used to be completely satisfied to lastly get a battle with him. I’ve been prepared for a very long time. I’m simply ready for battle day to come back,” Prajanchai mentioned to ONE.
Di Bella was stripped of the gold for failing to fulfill the burden & hydration for the match. The Italian-Canadian striker enters Bangkok intent on getting the gold again over his shoulder. For that motive, Prajanchai feels the previous divisional king is below extra stress to win this match in Thailand.
“I believe Jonathan will really feel extra stress than me as a result of he used to say that he stands on the prime. I replied that it’s going to harm extra in case you fall. I believe he realized what I meant from final time. He didn’t lose to me, he misplaced to himself, and he simply fell from the highest. However there is no such thing as a underdog right here. It doesn’t matter which nation you come to battle in. In actual fact, I must be an underdog as a result of he’s a veteran in kickboxing. He fought kickboxing all his life whereas I’m nonetheless moist behind the ears on this rule set,” the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion mentioned.
Prajanchai has been having fun with nice success. The Thai athlete is on a four-bout profitable streak, together with wins over Sam-A Gaiyanghadao and Joseph Lasiri. He additionally has a kickboxing win towards Akram Hamidi as he acclimated to the kickboxing rule set.
The game remains to be Di Bella’s space of experience. Whereas that will give others pause, Prajanchai feels he has recognized some weaknesses that he’ll exploit inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. However he received’t reveal them till the bell sounds.
“Jonathan’s type is quick and agile. His energy is his mixture punching. I do know his weaknesses, however I received’t reveal them to you. I believe I’m going to throw a wide range of punches. And I’ve another weapons for him, however please wait and see within the ring,” Prajanchai remarked.
The one expectation Prajanchai has set for his followers is a win. How he will get his hand raised might come any variety of methods, and he’s ready for regardless of the match might carry. Finally, he’s gunning for a historic achievement that can proceed to bolster his legacy as one in all placing’s all-time greats.
“For me, profitable ONE World Title in two sports activities, kickboxing and Muay Thai, means quite a bit to my life. It could actually preserve me going for a very long time. I can’t predict something, however you guys can anticipate to see two belts on my shoulders,” Prajanchai mentioned.
ONE Friday Fights 68 airs stay on Friday, June 28, from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. The motion begins at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. ONE Friday Fights 68 is obtainable by way of international pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.
