Survival issues as a lot as talent when warriors commerce leather-based for quarter-hour straight. Superbon discovered this reality once more Sunday evening, discovering that Japanese resolve runs deeper than most individuals notice.
The undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion confronted ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Enviornment in Tokyo, Japan. The 35-year-old Thai striker prolonged his skilled report to 117-37 after weathering a brutal five-round examination from the 32-year-old Japanese warrior.
Sitting behind the microphone on the post-event press convention, Superbon mirrored on precisely what made his opponent harmful. The interim champion’s capability to soak up punishment with out wilting shocked no person who’d studied his profession, but experiencing it firsthand created a distinct type of respect.
Noiri walked via strikes that will’ve crumbled lesser fighters. The Thai champion linked with thunderous pictures all through their conflict, but his opponent saved urgent ahead like a person possessed.
“I’m not shocked. He seemed very robust and he’s actually robust within the ring. He had it large for me. He took a number of harm from me and he was nonetheless standing there, he by no means backed [down],” he mentioned.
Superbon praises Japanese followers following grueling battle
Superbon absorbed his opponent’s finest pictures whereas delivering his personal calculated aggression. The aggressive nature of their encounter saved everybody guessing till the ultimate bell sounded throughout Ariake Enviornment.
Neither fighter confirmed any curiosity in retreat regardless of absorbing vital harm. The interim champion’s harmful strikes and kicks examined Superbon’s championship mettle all through their 15-minute warfare in entrance of the Japanese crowd.
The undisputed king revealed his real appreciation for preventing in Tokyo’s electrical environment. Japanese followers created an vitality that elevated each warriors past their regular capabilities.
“I loved the struggle, and it was actually enjoyable to struggle with him. And I really like Japanese followers. All of the followers supported him, supported me, cheered for him, cheered for me. I really like Japanese followers. Thanks a lot,” he mentioned.
