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28-year-old Mexican Muay Thai star 'Tuzo' Josue Cruz is wary of upcoming opponent 'Jojo' Johan Ghazali's vaunted punching power.
The 18-year-old Malaysian sensation is one of the most exciting young prospects in the world's largest martial arts organization, and Cruz knows he's going up against a dangerous young knockout artist.
This is why he is coming into this fight with a sound game plan, in search of his first victory in the ONE Championship.
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Cruz shared his thoughts on the fight with ONE in a recent interview:
"My training has been more demanding. I’ve been focused on what his strengths are so that I can adequately prepare for them. Johan is always going forward and never retreats. He’s always looking for the knockout. Due to his style, I know it’s going to be an intense fight."
'Tuzo' Josue Cruz is set to lock horns with 18-year-old 'Jojo' Johan Ghazali at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, September 6.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Tickets are still available in limited capacity on Ticketmaster.
Josue Cruz promises to bounce back from recent setbacks: "Fans haven’t seen the best version of me"
'Tuzo' Josue Cruz has a pair of losses to start his ONE Championship stint. But he isn't dwelling on the setbacks and is instead focusing on the future.
He believes a victory over 'Jojo' Johan Ghazali at ONE 168: Denver will erase the sting of defeat and set him up for success.
'Tuzo' told ONE:
"My mentality is stronger now. Sometimes you think that losses will set you back, but they’ve matured me as a fighter. They’ve made me realize how I need to fight and what I need to change. I’ve made sure to make some changes in both my mental and physical training."
He added:
"Facing Johan is motivating for me, and I’m going to give it my all. Fans haven’t seen the best version of me, and they are going to see a completely different ‘Tuzo’ Cruz."
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 168: Denver as it happens.
