ONE Championship: Tawanchai says Thais cannot avoid each other – ‘I just consider it sport’
- With Rodtang and Superlek swerving showdown, featherweight Muay Thai champion insists he will ‘fight anyone’ – starting with Superbon
- First up for Tawanchai, however, is a stern test on his kickboxing debut against Davit Kiria at ONE Fight Night 13 this weekend in Bangkok
Tawanchai PK Saenchai is not jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to Thais keeping all the belts in ONE Championship.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Superlek Kiatmoo9 – ONE’s flyweight Muay Thai and kickboxing champions, respectively – have recently caused controversy by ruling out the possibility of fighting each other any time soon.
Atomweight striking sensation Phetjeeja Ormeekhun also seems hesitant to take on former two-sport champ Stamp Fairtex.
But Tawanchai will buck the trend when he defends his featherweight Muay Thai title against former kickboxing king Superbon at ONE Fight Night 15 in October.
“I just consider it sport,” he told the Post in Bangkok. “so eventually you cannot avoid each other. Eventually you have to face each other, Thai or not Thai.
“Anyone who ONE Championship gives to me, I can fight, so I don’t have a problem with that.”
First up for the 24-year-old Thai is a stern test against Davit Kiria at ONE Fight Night 13 at Lumpinee Stadium. While he is fully focused on Saturday morning’s clash, it is hard for Tawanchai’s mind not to drift further afield.