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Former ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand is confident he will reclaim his lost gold in short order.
Rodtang surrendered the coveted 26 pound belt when he failed to make weight and pass hydration for his supposed world title defense against English rival Jacob Smith last weekend.
The two went to battle in the co-main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, but Rodtang was stripped of the gold before even stepping into the ring, and only Smith was eligible to win it.
Rodtang ended up winning anyway, defeating Smith handily via unanimous decision after three dominant rounds. But the 27-year-old Jitmuangnon Gym representative says he is determined to become champion of the division again soon.
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Addressing the media at the official ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video post-event press conference backstage, Rodtang sent a message to the division.
'The Iron Man' said:
"I feel sad that I lost that belt on the scale, but I will keep continuing and get that belt back. I will be returning to my throne soon."
ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video too place live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, November 9. Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action via replay on-demand with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon wants to move on from weighty issues after ONE 169: "The past is past"
It appears as though former flyweight Muay Thai king 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon is ready to get over losing his belt on the scales at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video last weekend.
The 27-year-old promises not to make the same mistake again moving forward.
He told the media:
"Yes, I already have a nutrition coach and a team to help me with that. But the past is past. What's done is done. I don't really like to look back. Yes, I have all this money and fame. I already invested and I put everything into my training camp."
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Rodtang Jitmuangnon's next fight.
