Tawanchai wants to surprise Jamal Yusupov with ‘the ultimate weapon’

Reigning ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK.Saenchai has some surprises up his sleeve for his fight later this week and wants fight fans to take notice.

The 23-year-old Thai champion is set to make his first title defense at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video on February 24 in Bangkok. He takes on Turkish challenger Jamal 'Yeniceri' Yusupov with whom he wants to unleash an “ultimate weapon” against.

In a pre-fight interview for ONE Championship’s second Amazon show of the year, Tawanchai said he has studied his opponent and knows how to get the job done. However, he did not go into detail and instead wanted fans to see it for themselves.

The ONE featherweight Muay Thai king said:

“I'm not sure about the knockdown because Jamal is a very strong fighter. Also, the ultimate weapon, I would rather not say. I would want you guys to watch me in the fight.”

Tawanchai ascended to the top of his division last September by defeating former champion and fellow Thai fighter Petchmorakot Petchyindee by unanimous decision. Since making his promotional debut in May 2021, he has won four of his five fights, including the last three in dominant fashion.

Out to cut the champion’s reign short is Yusupov, 39, who is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, the last one coming in December against Jo Nattawut by unanimous decision.

ONE Fight Night 7 will be broadcast live from the famed Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and will be aired for free to all Prime Video subscribers in North America.

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“I’ve been working hard on myself” - Tawanchai is in constant pursuit of improvement as a fighter

While already on top of his division, ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK.Saenchai is aware that if he wants to stay ahead of the competition, he has to continue to evolve as a fighter.

In an interview with ONE Championship, the Thai champion shared that constant work to improve goes on for him despite his world title and the superstar status he has earned:

“Since I joined ONE, I’ve been working hard on myself. I know which parts of me need change. I’ve identified my strengths and what the fans like, then adjusted accordingly. I’d do anything to improve myself, to fill in any hole I may have.”

Tawanchai will be making his first title defense on February 24 at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video against Turkish challenger Jamal 'Yeniceri' Yusupov.