The revenge tour of teenage Muay Thai phenom Johan Ghazali began after he scored a first-round knockout win over Josue Cruz in their flyweight Muay Thai showdown this past weekend at ONE 168: Denver.
Highlights and the post-fight interview of the match were posted by ONE Championship on their YouTube channel with the description:
"Hear from teen Muay Thai prodigy Johan Ghazali after his stunning win against Mexican standout Josue Cruz at ONE 168: Denver!"
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'Jojo' landed a last-second left hook that starched 'Tuzo' and made him unable to continue. This incredible performance by the Malaysian-American sensation has hyped up the fans.
Users @onyx6799, @jailbuckeyes, @Ezy2202, and @harokahtajdid sent him positive messages and forecasted that he would have a bright future, as they commented:
"Damn, that is one scary 17-year-old, no doubt we need to see him against higher level competition 👌👌🔥"
"That's truly a Malaysian with "Malaysian Boleh" spirit. Proud of u Jojo !"
"Told ya, jojo's gonna win, beating to nguyen was just a start 💪"
"He is talkative (as you can see the boxing commentator eagerly walks towards him) entertaining know how to please the crowd, good looking and powerful, english is in his heartbeat, hardwork is his second nature, headstrong and humble.. one pure gem in a complete package."
Johan Ghazali secured the $50,000 bonus at ONE 168: Denver
This latest triumph of the Rentap Muaythai Gym athlete was sweeter, as he not only bounced back from his first ONE Championship defeat in June, but he also became $50,000 richer after receiving the performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Aside from Ghazali, five other fighters - Johan Estupinan, Adrian Lee, John Lineker, Seksan Or Kwanmuang, and Superlek Kiatmoo9 received the coveted bonus with equally outstanding performances from their respective fights.
North American viewers with Prime Video subscriptions can rewatch all the action from ONE 168: Denver via the free event replay.