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Takeru Segawa knows he'll have to be wary of Thant Zin's power when the two world-class strikers square off this Friday inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
ONE Friday Fights 81 will feature some of the biggest matchups of the year, including a can't-miss headliner between interim ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon and well-rounded fan favorite 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut.
The event will also see the return of Takeru as 'The Natural Born Crusher' seeks his first win on martial arts' biggest global stage.
Standing in his way will be Burmese knockout artist Thant Zin, who will be looking to score his third straight finish in ONE Championship.
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Knowing a thing or two about the 19-year-old Myanmar native's impeccable power, 'The Natural Born Crusher' realizes that he'll have to exercise caution if he hopes to leave the 'Mecca of Muay Thai' with his hand raised:
"I know that Thant Zin has a very, very strong striking," Takeru said at the ONE Friday Fights 81 virtual press conference. "One punch, one strike will be very strong. I have to be careful with that."
See the interview below:
Takeru vs. Thant Zin is just one of many amazing scraps scheduled for ONE Friday Fights 81
Aside from Takeru vs. Thant Zin, ONE Friday Fights 81 will see some of Muay Thai's most exciting prospects continue their climb up the ranks, including the return of 6'4" phenom Nabil Anane.
Riding a four-fight win streak, the fourth-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender will square off with Lethwei specialist Soe Lin Oo.
'Man of Steel' goes into the bout fresh off a trio of highlight-reel knockouts against Masayoshi Tsuhashi, Fabio Reis, and Pongsiri.
Also on hand will be Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao as he meets three-time ISKA kickboxing world champion Akram Hamidi, and fans will be treated to an exciting scrap between Suablack Tor Pran49 and Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai.
Which fights are you most looking forward to when ONE Championship delivers another memorable Friday Fights card in 'The Land of Smiles'?
ONE Friday Fights 81 will air live and exclusively on pay-per-view on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. You can purchase the event exclusively at watch.onefc.com.
