Shadow Singha Mawynn has a huge opportunity on his hands in his next fight and he's well aware of what a victory could do for his career.
The 24-year-old rising star has been one of the best additions to ONE's roster in 2024, and he's made an immediate impact with a list of impressive victories.
After losing on his debut against Mamuka Usubyan, he has bounced back with three consecutive wins that have shown his true potential.
Following his latest performance against Mohammad Siasarani, it was clear that he would receive a big fight next time out. In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 92 on Dec. 20, he will take on Thai striking icon Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.
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The 33-year-old is a veteran of the game and Shadow isn't taking that for granted ahead of their highly anticipated showdown inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, he spoke about what a fourth consecutive win could do for his career:
"If I beat him, it would be like I got an elevator ride because Sitthichai is a living legend."
Shadow can take the next step on Dec. 20
Shadow has already got some good wins and performances under his belt but as he said himself, beating Sitthichai would raise his stock to another level.
A win here could put him into world title contention in the featherweight Muay Thai division, which currently sees Tawanchai PK Saenchai sitting at the top as the world champion.
Whilst Shadow may be the new and exciting contender on the block, Sitthichai has a track record for turning back the clock and maintaining his position as one of the top contenders.
He did just that in his last fight against Masaaki Noiri and will now look to do the same by sending his opponent back down the pecking order.
ONE Friday Fights 92 will air live at Asian primetime via various ONE Championship platforms including the promotion's official YouTube channel, ONE Super App and watch.onefc.com.