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Anatoly Malykhin is heading towards his heavyweight world title defense full of confidence about his ability to beat Reug Reug in quick fashion.
The Russian superstar is fueled by the prospect of cementing his legacy further as an undefeated ONE triple-world champion.
After establishing a wild 14-0 record of finishes, standing at 100 percent, Malykhin is expected to best his record with his 15th straight MMA stoppage on Nov. 8 at ONE 169.
However, even with his impeccable resume on the line, Anatoly Malykhin doesn't seem to put much stock into maintaining a perfect knockout rate. Speaking to ONE Championship, he explained:
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"I just love life, and any expectations are other people's. It doesn't put any pressure on me. I'll go in and set my own pace."
On Friday, Nov. 8, Anatoly Malykhin will lock horns with Senegalese titan 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The highly-anticipated main event comes after Malykhin dethroned former two-division world champion Reinier de Ridder for the ONE middleweight crown this past March in Qatar.
ONE 169: Malykhin vs Reug Reug airs live via Prime Video in Canada and the United States.
Anatoly Malykhin praises longtime boxing coach John Hutchinson for devising master plan for victory at ONE 169
Three-division champion Anatoly Malykhin has given high praise for world-renowned boxing coach John Hutchinson for curating a master plan for victory at ONE 169.
The Russian power-hitter has never left Hutchinson's side since news of his fight with 'Reug Reug' broke out this year.
Hutchinson is responsible for helping Malykhin become the monster fighter that every division fears.
From working on his conditioning to reaching a new level of striking, 'Johnny Boy' has prepared Malykhin for every possible outcome.
Speaking highly of his coach, mentor, and friend, Malykhin said to ONE:
"Johnny is the leader of the entire operation. He's responsible for the plan and strategy of the camp, directing me, adjusting my technique, and helping at every level of preparation."
