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Filipino-American striker Eddie Abasolo seeks to barge into the top five contenders in the ONE featherweight Muay Thai division. He is out to to fortify his case with a victory in his scheduled match next month.
'Silky Smooth' highlighted this in an interview with Cageside Press ahead of his return to action on Nov. 8 at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' in Thailand, sharing that he has been on the fringes of barging into the top five and is ready to take his place in it.
The 38-year-old Vallejo, California, native said:
"In ONE, of course, I want anyone in the top five. I'm not in the top five, but I've fought Sitthichai, he's in the top five. I think Luke [Lessei] is number five. Sitthichai was actually number two. [Niclas] Larsen, he was number four or number five when I beat him."
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Check out what he had to say below:
Eddie Abasolo has hit a rough patch of late but is seeking to turn things around at ONE 169, where he will take on Algerian striker Mohamed Younes Rabah. The clash is part of the stacked event happening at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Abasolo lost his last two matches, the most recent back in February against Lessei by split decision, but not after putting up a gallant stand each time.
ONE 168 will air live and for free in U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Eddie Abasolo grateful to be doing what he is passionate about
Eddie Abasolo has committed himself to doing Muay Thai and is grateful for the opportunity to have a successful career out of it, especially now in ONE Championship.
The striking ace has steadily climbed the ranks, competing in various tournaments and organizations and said it has been a great ride for him.
He shared this in an interview with the 4oz to Freedom podcast, saying:
"It's like I'm having a gym in my garage, especially since I live two miles away, you know. I can go to the gym whenever I want and just geek out. Like I'm so obsessed over this thing and I love it so much that I'm living the dream right now."
Watch the interview below:
Eddie Abasolo continues with his journey and returns to action at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' on Nov. 8 against rising star Mohamed Younes Rabah of Algeria.
