Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the reigning ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion, is one of the most entertaining fighters in the world when he is performing at the level of his expertise.
When “The Iron Man” competes within the squared circle or the ring, he is an absolute must-see due to the entertaining fighting style he employs and the dominant run he has had as the flyweight titleholder.
When he fights fellow elite striker and ONE world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE Friday Fights 34, the reigning champion will be confronted with the most significant challenge to his title.
The Thai strikers can only guarantee one striking clinic after another in the event that two of the top contenders and world champions on the planet square off against one another.
In an interview with CUTZRADIO that took place a few days before the fight on September 22, Rodtang reflected on his career and the arduous path that led him to the pinnacle of the combat sports industry.
Sharing a more vulnerable side of himself in comparison to the tough competitor that he is today, “The Iron Man” remarked about how uneasy he felt when he first landed in Bangkok, which is the capital of Thailand.
The champion was able to keep his thoughts occupied by using his work ethic, which consisted of putting his head down and beginning his work without delay.
He thought to himself:
“When I first arrived in Bangkok, I couldn’t help but feel homesick and burst into tears. I get on the phone with my sister and tell her that I’m terrified and that I can’t continue to be here. However, I concentrated on my training, and as a result, things changed.
You can see the entire interview down below:
All of that effort has paid off, as on September 22, fans of ONE Championship will be treated to a dream match-up between two of the best strikers on the planet in a bout that is sure to be a highlight of the event.
The 34th edition of ONE Friday Fights will be shown live and for free on the YouTube channel of ONE Championship.
