Two of the finest pound-for-pound strikers in the world are set to run it back in the highly anticipated main event of ONE 170, a rematch that has left fans and pundits divided on who will emerge victorious.
Reigning ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai will once again put his belt on the line against divisional kickboxing king Superbon at the sold-out Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, Jan. 24.
When ONE Championship shared the official tale of the tape on Instagram, fan opinion was split right down the middle — a testament to just how evenly matched these Thai superstars are:
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Their first meeting in December 2023 was a thrilling showcase of elite-level Muay Thai from start to finish. Tawanchai dictated the pace early with his pinpoint accuracy, while Superbon responded with calculated counterattacks through the opening three rounds.
As the bout entered the championship rounds, both warriors turned up the intensity, trading heavy punches and explosive kicks in a gripping back-and-forth battle. In the end, Tawanchai’s precision proved to be the deciding factor, as he secured a majority decision victory to retain his crown.
Both Tawanchai and Superbon have a point to prove at ONE 170
Now, with their second date fast approaching, Tawanchai PK Saenchai is determined to remind the world why he’s considered one of the most feared knockout artists in the sport.
The 25-year-old hasn’t scored a stoppage since his third-round TKO of Davit Kiria in August 2023, and he’s eager to snap that drought in emphatic fashion.
Meanwhile, Superbon — the reigning ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion — has his sights set on two-sport supremacy. A win would not only avenge his previous loss but also add the Muay Thai world title to his growing legacy.
With both men laser-focused on victory, this blockbuster rematch promises to deliver another unforgettable duel on fight night.