'Mini T' Danial Williams is stepping into the main event to battle for the ONE flyweight kickboxing world title soon. The Thai-Australian fighter is well aware he is living the dream and an underdog story.
Filling in for an injured Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Williams will now be seeking ONE gold against the dangerous 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9. The kickboxing world title showdown will be the main event on March 24 at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. ONE Fight Night events are broadcast live and for free in North America via Prime Video.
While speaking on social media, Danial Williams knew he would be the perfect option to step in for either fighter in the event of an injury. He said:
"If Superlek or Rodtang pulled out I always wanted to jump straight in there, seeing them on the card. I think I'm the perfect fighter for any of them. If it's just to keep it entertaining and a good show."
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When the received the news, 'Mini T' was elated with his new opportunity. He continued:
"And when I got the news, and when it was Superlek, I'm like F*** yeah that's awesome. That's like what dreams are made of. To fight the best."
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Danial Williams knows he's the underdog against Superlek
'Mini T' Danial Williams is fully aware that he will be the underdog in the ONE Fight Night 8 main event. However, he is ready to live his dreams of fighting the best in the world for a world championship.
"And that's what I'm here to do. To test my martial art skills. I know he's a bit heavy, but hey I love it. When you got the odds stacked against you, and it's just a good, true underdog story."
The Thai-Australian 'Mini T' Danial Williams will be stepping up on short notice on March 24 to fight for the ONE flyweight kickboxing world championship. Williams is one of the most entertaining fighters on the ONE Championship roster.
'Mini T' is known for his all-action style and will be bringing the fight against the flyweight kickboxing king 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE Fight Night 8.