ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion and current first-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender Superbon of Thailand is one of the most accomplished martial artists in the world.
Superbon has won countless accolades as a world champion, but he wants to accomplish more outside of professional fighting that will leave a lasting impact.
Superbon recently established his own gym, Superbon Training Camp, geared to help guide the next generation of fighters in Thailand. He also has long thought of having his own gym, so this is a dream come true for him.
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He spoke to South China Morning Post about the decision:
"As a fighter, we fight about three times or four times maximum. So we have a lot of time to do things. So I use my free time to do something that makes my life better. So this [gym] is going to be my future job or even right now. Because if I start this when I retire, maybe it's going to be harder. So I chose to do it right now because I have plans to train, or my friends come to train together, or some people want to meet up, it’s going to be easier. Or if they want to train with us, it’s going to be easier."
Superbon continued:
"So now, I’m getting better because I have a really good team too. So I don’t need to do anything that much right now, and just focus on training."
Superbon to face Jo Nattawut in three-round Muay Thai thriller at ONE Friday Fights 81
Interim featherweight kickboxing king Superbon is set to face no.2-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender 'Smokin' Jo Nattawut in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut.
The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, September 27.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.