“There won’t be much room for doubt” - Jake Peacock out to prove himself against tough Suakim at ONE 173

British-Canadian striker Jake Peacock sees his ONE 173 clash with Thai veteran Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin as a make-or-break moment for his career.

'The One' will face his stiffest test yet against the former three-division Lumpinee Stadium champion in the blockbuster November 16 event at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Peacock has looked flawless in the home of martial arts thus far, racing to an impressive 2-0 start. He dominated Kohei Shinjo for a unanimous decision in his promotional debut, followed by a brutal TKO victory over Shinji Suzuki at ONE 171 in February.

Those impressive wins made the limb-different fighter an instant fan-favorite, but now it’s time to see if he can hang with the big boys.

The Road to ONE: Canada star acknowledged the magnitude of this bantamweight Muay Thai showdown in his pre-event interview with the promotion:

"Suakim's a really respectable opponent, and when I beat Suakim, there won't be much room for doubt in people's minds."

Peacock has defied the odds time and time again and doesn’t mind proving himself against an aggressive Thai mauler.

Apart from his killer instincts, Suakim is heralded for his versatility, something that Peacock has taken into account.

At ONE 173, the 32-year-old aims to deliver his best performance yet.

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Jake Peacock says tough foe Suakim will bring out the best in him

While Jake Peacock acknowledges that beating Suakim will be easier said done done, it's also a great opportunity for him to unleash his full capabilities.

'The One' teased that he hasn't even shown a fraction of his abilities, and he believes the Thai veteran will bring it out of him.

"I want to keep testing myself and seeing just how good I can be and where I can go. I don't want to waste time either. I'm 32, and I don't feel like I've reached my prime yet," he told ONE Championship.

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