“Getting into the rhythm” - Superlek forgoes punching bags for some heavy tires in latest training clip

ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 is set to see action in two topnotch matches in the next four months and is working hard in training, even resorting to unconventional methods of preparing himself.

"The Kicking Machine' will plunge into action on June 28 at ONE Friday Fights 68 in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown against fellow Thai fighter Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Then on Sept. 6 at ONE 168: Denver, he will be challenging ONE bantamweight Muay Thai king Jonathan Haggerty in an all-champion title clash.

ONE Championship recently posted on Instagram a training clip featuring Superlek, where he can be seen dropping the traditional punching bags for heavy tires to sharpen his powerful punches.

The caption read:

"Getting into the rhythm ..."

Check out the post below:

Fans came away impressed with the Superlek's unconventional methods, and shared their reactions on the comments section.

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Heading into ONE Friday Fights 68, Superlek is coming off a successful defense of the ONE flyweight kickboxing gold last January, defeating Japanese kickboxing legend Takeru Segawa by unanimous decision.

Check your local listings for ONE Friday Fights 68's availability on your area.

Meanwhile, ONE 168: Denver will be available to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Tickets for the event are now available on Ticketmaster.

Superlek assures fans he can make weight for both of his scheduled fights

Superlek Kiatmoo9 has to juggle weight classes for his next two matches, but is confident of being able to make weight for both bouts.

The reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing king is billed to see action on June 28 in a flyweight Muay Thai battle against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai at ONE Friday Fights 68 then will be channeling his focus after for his all-champion title clash against bantamweight Muay Thai titleholder Jonathan Haggerty on Sept, 6 at ONE 168: Denver.

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Superlek admitted that his situation with making weight for his upcoming matches is tricky but he assured fans he will be ready.

"The Kicking Machine' said:

"Well, of course, the weight would be tricky, the weight cut and the weight gain with such time difference. I think it is a bit tricky for me, because I was preparing to face Jonathan Haggerty at bantamweight. So I was focusing on gaining the weight, and now that there is this surprise match with Kongthoranee at flyweight, I have to cut the weight down.

He added:

"So is there a plan? Of course. But I just have to keep it a secret, but I can assure you that I'm working on it and I will make it happen."

Check out what he had to say below:

Superlek's matches against Kongthoranee and Haggerty will be his 10th and 11th fights, respectively, since May 2022.