Aung La N Sang isn’t worried about Gilberto Galvao’s size advantage

Former ONE double-champ Aung La N Sang wants nothing more than to regain his title. However, he must first get past another formidable opponent, Gilberto Galvao, at ONE Fight Night 6 on Prime Video.

'The Burmese Python' is 2-1 since losing his middleweight and light heavyweight belts to Reinier de Ridder. His pair of stoppage victories over Leandro Ataides and Yushin Okami have put Aung La on track for another title shot.

Aung La N Sang is slated to face Brazil's Galvao, who hasn't fought since 2019. The 37-year-old spoke to ONE Championship about competing at a catchweight of 215 pounds:

"They said that Gilberto can’t make the middleweight weight class and could we do a catchweight? We’re going to do a catchweight at 215, which is fine. I’m about 215, I’m not going to be super undersized."

The former champ added:

"Everybody is around that weight class and that’s why they have that hydration test. We’re not too far off, and after the fight, they weigh you back again to make sure you’re not too heavy. So yeah, it’s good."

Aung La concluded:

"This weight class is 10 pounds over my natural weight class, but I’ve fought at light heavyweight too, so it’s going to be alright."

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Aung La N Sang breaks down his upcoming opponent

'The Burmese Python' has immense experience, with over 40 professional fights to his name. However, Gilberto Galvao isn't far behind. Aung La broke down the matchup in an interview with ONE:

"[Galvao is] going to be physically strong. He’s a jiu-jitsu black belt. He’s down to throw power and looping shots as well. I feel like I’m a little bit better than him in the striking department, a little bit cleaner. I think on the ground, I’ll do okay against him. But I think my conditioning is better than his."

Stamina might be the decisive factor in this matchup, considering Galvao's extended layoff from the circle. Meanwhile, Aung La has proven his ability to fight well into the final minutes, even at his advanced age.

Make sure to tune in to ONE Fight Night 6 on January 13 to watch Aung La N Sang take on Gilberto Galvao in a marquee catchweight bout.

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