Nabil Anane has every reason to chase victory in the co-main event of ONE 170 this Friday, January 24.
The Thai-Algerian sensation is set to battle Nico Carrillo for the ONE interim bantamweight Muay Thai world championship in front of a packed house at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand — a golden opportunity to etch his name in the record books.
During the lead-up to the bout, Anane got a glimpse of the coveted belt, further igniting his hunger to defy the odds and claim the intricately crafted prize.
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In a behind-the-scenes footage, he made his intentions crystal clear:
“I’ve been working hard, like, really hard. This is going to be mine on Friday.”
Weighing 26.4 pounds, the world title is a masterpiece — three golden plates hand-mounted on thick, natural black leather, with "world champion" engraved around the iconic ONE Championship logo at the center.
Crowning the belt is a motif adorned with seven red jewels, each symbolizing the core values of integrity, humility, honor, respect, courage, discipline, and compassion. Meanwhile, the two secondary plates gleam with 42 white gems on each side.
For Anane, claiming the belt would be more than just a career milestone — it would be a prized addition to his collection, a symbol of his relentless pursuit of greatness.
Nabil Anane must win at ONE 170 to get a rematch with Superlek
But beyond the interim world title itself, this is a must-win fight for Nabil Anane as he goes up against Nico Carrillo.
The victor will earn the right to challenge bantamweight Muay Thai king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in a world title unification bout at ONE 172 on March 23 at the historic Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
For Anane, the stakes are personal. He has been hunting a rematch with Superlek ever since suffering a knockout loss to the Thai superstar in June 2023.
If he emerges victorious on Friday, he won’t just secure the interim world championship — he’ll also take a massive step toward redemption.