Superlek feels "honored" for chance to knock out second Japanese superstar in Tokyo when he faces Yuki Yoza

Superlek (R) vs Yuki Yoza (L) | Image by ONE Championship
Superlek (right) vs. Yuki Yoza (left) [Image courtesy: ONE Championship]

Reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand is no stranger to capturing victories on enemy territory.

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At ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, 'The Kicking Machine' will look to leave Tokyo, Japan, victorious once more when he faces hometown hero Yuki Yoza in a bantamweight kickboxing bout on Nov. 16 at Ariake Arena.

Last year, the Thai megastar scored a unanimous decision nod when he beat up Takeru Segawa for five rounds at ONE 165.

The 29-year-old pound-for-pound best striker unleashed a torrent of brutal low kicks to destroy ‘Natural Born Krusher's' lead leg across five rounds.

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Now, Takeru’s Team Vasileus teammate wants revenge.

Enter Yoza, who brings relentless pace and devastating calf kicks that have earned him a 2-0 start in the home of martial arts.

Despite fighting away from home, Superlek is confident he can vanquish another Japanese superstar on their own turf.

“I feel honored to be fighting in Japan. Who knows, he might be the second Japanese superstar beaten by me in his home country. Maybe even by knockout,” Superlek told ONE Championship.
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Superlek excited for kicking duel with Yuki Yoza

A kicking barrage will unfold when Superlek and Yuki Yoza finally share the Circle.

'The Kicking Machine' certainly boasts the most refined kicking repertoire in the game, capable of destroying opponents with punishing head and body strikes.

However, Yoza has proven he won't back down and has terrorized the division with his trademark crippling calf kicks.

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Knowing what his opponent is capable of, Superlek expects an all-out war at ONE 173.

The ONE flyweight kickboxing king told ONE:

"The consensus is that our fight will be a 'kicking match'. I have my style of kicking, and Yuki has the Japanese style of kicking. I think the key will be the game plan and the execution."

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