‘I must go for the finish’ — Masaaki Noiri confident he can upset Tawanchai, claim kickboxing gold at ONE 172 Published: 16 Mar. 2025, 16:12 Masaaki Noiri [ONE CHAMPIONSHIP] Decorated Japanese kickboxer Masaaki Noiri is confident that he can hand Thai megastar Tawanchai PK Saenchai his first defeat in nearly four years. Related Article ‘It lit a fire’ — what inspired American rising star Joshua Perreira to chase MMA greatness ‘The future is mine’ — Roberto Soldic eyes world title run after epic knockout of Dagi Arslanaliev MMA legend Bibiano Fernandes set for ONE Championship Hall of Fame induction at ONE 172 in Japan On March 23 at the blockbuster ONE 172: Takeru vs.

Rodtang, the pair will throw down for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title in front of a riveted Japanese crowd at the iconic Saitama Super Arena. Noiri has done plenty over the course of his 63-fight professional career to firmly establish himself among the planet’s absolute best strikers, but he anticipates the toughest test of his career against Tawanchai. Indeed, the 25-year-old Thai is the long-reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion, renowned for his crispy-clean striking technique, all-around skills, and show-stopping power in both his kicks and punches.

“I think Tawanchai is pretty close to being a perfect fighter," Noiri said. "He can punch, he can kick, and under Muay Thai rules, he can use elbows, clinch, and fight in all ranges. He can do it all.

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