“I can beat him” - Former world title contender Sinsamut Klinmee eyes rematch against Russian KO machine Dmitry Menshikov

Sinsamut Klinmee isn't keen on letting his loss to Dmitry Menshikov fester in his professional record.

The former ONE lightweight Muay Thai world title contender is determined to secure a rematch against the Russian knockout machine after he's done with his next assignment in ONE Championship.

Sinsamut will face off against Youssef Assouik at ONE Fight Night 25 this Friday, US primetime, at the historic Lumpinee Stadium.

Although he has Assouik to contend with in a few days, Sinsamut said in an interview with ONE Championship that a rematch against Menshikov remains a personal target for him,

Sinsamut Klinmee said he felt he could've won in their ONE Fight Night 22 showdown if it wasn't for his untimely mistakes.

"I want to have a rematch with Menshikov. This time, I’m certain that I can beat him. Because in that fight, I almost got him but the tide turned."

Menshikov, also a former ONE lightweight Muay Thai world title contender, was firmly behind on the scorecards when he and Sinsamut first faced each other in May this year.

Sinsamut was dominant in the first two rounds and looked to have secured the victory as long as he stayed on his feet. That was until Menshikov found the proverbial second wind and blasted Sinsamut with a barrage of elbows and punches for the third-round knockout win.

While it would be a certified banger if Sinsamut crosses paths with Menshikov once more, the Thai star must first take care of Assouik in Bangkok.

ONE Fight Night 25 is available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.

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Sinsamut Klinmee confident he can score a knockout over multi-time champ Youssef Assouik

Sinsamut Klinmee was born to be an entertainer between the ropes, and he plans to bring his brand of intensity when he squares off against Youssef Assouik at ONE Fight Night 25.

In the same interview with ONE Championship, Sinsamut said he expects a brutal back-and-forth against the former ISKA and WMC world champion:

"I think it is going to be back and forth [fight] because we both have aggressive styles... I think I will finish him in round two because I like to accelerate in the second round."