WATCH: Actual footage of Whiz Khalifa hitting pads with Superlek Kiatmoo9

Superlek Kiatmoo9, Wiz Khalifa | Image courtesy of ONE
Superlek Kiatmoo9 (left) and Wiz Khalifa sparring with Superlek (right) | Image courtesy of ONE

ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 was seen holding pads for famous rapper Wiz Khalifa in the gym. Khalifa made headlines a few years back when he famously turned his scrawny physique into a body of a Greek God. The Grammy-nominated rapper used various training regimens, especially Muay Thai, to stay in tip-top shape.

It's quite an honor for a Muay Thai enthusiast like Khalifa to learn from and spend time with a world champion and modern-day legend like Superlek Kiatmoo9. In a video released by ONE Championship on Instagram, we saw the ONE flyweight kickboxing king teaching the multi-platinum-selling artist a few combinations.

"Wiz Khalifa gets a few rounds in with the kickboxing king 👑 Superlek Kiatmoo9 defends his World Title for the first time against Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE Fight Night 8 on March 24! 🥊 @wizkhalifa @superlek789"

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The combinations Superlek taught Wiz Khalifa here were perfect for the rapper's tall and lengthy frame. The knee-to-elbow and 2-3-body-kick combos work well for fighters with long limbs. If Khalifa ever decides to leave the recording studio for a while and try his hand at competitive fighting, he might have a strong chance of making it better than most.


Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend world title against ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champ Rodtang Jitmuangnon

In perhaps one of the most exciting and compelling Muay Thai bouts of the modern era, Superlek Kiatmoo9 will face Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE flyweight kickboxing world title.

On Friday, March 24, the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 will defend his newly-acquired throne against the dominant ONE flyweight Muay Thai king Rodtang in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 8.

With over 500 bouts between them, it's quite interesting that Rodtang and Superlek have never crossed paths in the past. This interesting fact alone makes this epic clash between the Muay Thai titans all the more enticing to watch.

Superlek, the man with the monicker 'The Kicking Machine,' has an impressive 132-29-4 pro record with multiple world titles. His notable victories include wins over legends like Muangthai PK.Saenchai, Japanese standout Taiki Naito, former ONE flyweight Muay Thai world cham Jonathan Haggerty, and former Spanish world title challenger Daniel Puertas.

The most compelling numbers on Superlek's resume, however, are his back-to-back victories over ONE Super Series Knockout of the Year winner and Rodtang's vicious teammate, Panpayak Jitmuangnon.

As for Rodtang, not a lot can be said about the ONE flyweight Muay Thai king that hasn't been said a 100 times already. Rodtang is considered the No.1 pound-for-pound Muay Thai fighter by The Nation and boasts a staggering 270-42-10 pro record. He hasn't lost in ONE Championship Muay and has pretty much steamrolled every opposition put in front of him.

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