Asadula Imangazaliev carries more than just an undefeated record into his flyweight Muay Thai bout against Kongthoranee Sor Sommai at ONE Fight Night 39 on January 24 – the 22-year-old Russian striker aims to become his nation's first ONE World Champion.
The Dagestani knockout artist will face the experienced Thai veteran at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Imangazaliev brings a perfect 10-0 striking record and six promotional victories with five finishes into this critical matchup.
Now, facing the 29-year-old Kongthoranee, who carries a 11-4 promotional mark, Imangazaliev sees an opportunity to separate himself from other contenders.
"In this fight, I want to show that I am on a different level and that I am the main contender for the championship belt. My biggest strength is my unique style, which I have developed throughout my career," the Team Mehdi Zatout representative declared.
The young Russian has identified flaws in Kongthoranee's approach that he plans to exploit through aggressive early pressure.
"One of my opponent's weaknesses is that he often relies on counterattacks. I plan to apply pressure from the very first seconds and break the fight in my favor. I am well prepared and ready to finish this fight early," Imangazaliev explained.
While acknowledging his technical preparation, Imangazaliev revealed what he considers his most significant advantage heading into hostile territory against a Thai opponent.
"My biggest advantage in this fight will be my hunger, my strong desire to win, and my goal of becoming the first ONE World Champion from Russia in Muay Thai. This goal motivates me every day and pushes me to give my maximum," the 22-year-old stated.
The January 24 flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 39 features championship implications as the undefeated Russian seeks to validate his contender status against a veteran Thai striker determined to prove his recent losses don't define his career trajectory.
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