ONE Championship: Chatri says Eduard Folayang, Amir Khan should both consider retirement after their fight

Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong says both men ‘looked very slow’ in Singapore, and ‘can’t compete with the best in the world any more’

Former lightweight champ Folayang has no intention of retiring, and wants ‘Sexyama’ or Sage Northcutt after first MMA win in nearly 4 years

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Referee Herb Dean raises Eduard Folayang’s arm after his third-round KO of Amir Khan. Photos: ONE Championship

Published: 11:04pm, 4 Oct 2023Updated: 1:12am, 5 Oct 2023

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ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has said both Eduard Folayang and Amir Khan should retire after last weekend’s clash in Singapore.

Folayang, 39, came out on top at ONE Fight Night 14, stopping home hero Khan with a third-round KO at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

It was the Filipino former lightweight champion’s first win in MMA for nearly 4 years, while 28-year-old Khan (14-10) has now lost 3 of his last 4 fights.

“I believe that both Eduard and Amir should consider retirement,” Chatri told the Post after ONE Fight Night 14.

Eduard Folayang delivers ground and pound to finish Amir Khan.

“Of course, it is ultimately their choice, but they both looked very slow and are a shadow of their former selves.