Johan Estupinan says fighting in ONE Championship 'changed' his family's life

Many ONE Championship athletes can attest to how much their lives changed after signing with the promotion. Such is the story of blue-chip flyweight Muay Thai fighter Johan Estupinan.

The 22-year-old became a fan-favorite because of his aggressive fighting style that meshes perfectly with his never-say-die attitude and determination to prove himself on the global stage.

'Panda Kick' recently spoke with ONE about how different life has been since his electrifying 27-second promotional debut in May 2024, saying:

"My family's life changed a lot after I joined ONE. I was able to get rid of all my debts, which has allowed me to invest more in my nutrition. I'm happy that things have changed for the better."

Because he made short work of Kouta Omori, the JCFernandez and Team CSK affiliate logged a unanimous decision win over durable Turkish star Zafer Sayik on June 8 — barely two weeks since his debut.

Estupinan's stock within the 145-pound Muay Thai division reached new heights when he handed veterans Sean Climaco and Zakaria El Jamari second-round finishes in September and October, respectively.

The Colombian is set to have his biggest bout yet at ONE 170 on Jan. 24 as he takes on Johan Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai bout inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Johan Ghazali looking forward to testing Johan Estupinan's resolve

Johan Ghazali recognizes how similar he and Johan Estupinan fight, which is why he is excited to trade leather with him. The winner's next fight could happen against a top-five fighter in their stacked division.

In a recent interview with ONE, 'Jojo' said:

"I felt super motivated after I signed to fight him because it's not an easy fight but a fun one for sure."

ONE 170 is available via watch.onefc.com.