Roman Kryklia out to make a big statement against Samet Agdeve at ONE Fight Night 37: “I want people in the future to remember me”

Roman Kryklia (L) vs Samet Agdeve (R) | Photo by ONE Championship
Roman Kryklia (L) vs Samet Agdeve (R) | Photo by ONE Championship

Towering dual-sport ONE world champion Roman Kryklia of Ukraine is thinking about cementing his legacy at this stage of his career.

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Winning a third belt at ONE Fight Night 37 will further expand his already distinguished resume.

In the main event of the November 7 card from Bangkok, Thailand, Kryklia will tussle with undefeated Turkish sensation Samet ‘The King’ Agdeve of Turkey for the inaugural ONE heavyweight kickboxing world championship.

For Kryklia, adding to his trophy is simply a bonus. It’s all about leaving a mark and making sure he will be remembered in the annals of history as one of the best to ever do it.

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While speaking with the ONE Championship, he said:

“I want people in the future to remember me as the most technical heavyweight striker in the world."

Kryklia, who already owns the light heavyweight kickboxing heavyweight Muay Thai belts, is hunting for history and hungry for more.

The 6-foot-7 powerhouse is one of the most feared men in striking, with six of his seven wins in the promotion coming by way of frightening finishes.

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His most recent victory saw him drop former WBC World Champion Lyndon Knowles thrice in one round to retain his Muay Thai crown dominantly.

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Roman Kryklia says pressure comes with the crown

Roman Kryklia is fully equipped to handle the pressure of constantly having two big targets on his back.

The two-sport and two-division world champion welcomes the challenge each time and credits his strong mind for weathering all the trials that come his way.

The Ukrainian monster told ONE Championship:

"When you become a champion, you feel pressure more and more with time. People see me as the most dominant heavyweight striker in the world. It gives big pressure, but I don’t care because of my discipline."

ONE Fight Night 37 airs live in U.S. primetime on Friday, November 7, exclusively on Prime Video for North American fans.

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