Former undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama of Thailand is calling time on his long and glorious fighting career, but before he hangs up his gloves for good, the 38-year-old wants to leave fans with indelible memories of his time in the ring.
Nong-O has long been considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of his generation and, at 38, he will compete for another world title later this year.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, the Thai legend spoke about the kind of legacy he wants to leave behind once all is said and done.
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Nong-O told the world’s largest martial arts organization:
“I would like the world to remember me as a fighter, a fighter who works hard, who is determined, despite his age.”
Nong-O Hama will face former Muay Thai flyweight king “The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the vacant gold medal at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, which will take place live on Sunday, November 16 from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Fans in the United States and Canada can visit the official ONE Championship website for all the information on how to stream ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, or buy tickets to watch it on site.
Nong-O believes victory over Rodtang Jitmuangnon will elevate his career: ‘I would be very proud of myself’
For Nong-O Hama, beating a young and cunning opponent like “The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon, widely considered the most exciting striker on the planet today, would be one of his greatest achievements.
The two face off at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16.
He shared his thoughts on the magnitude of this matchup with ONE Championship, especially considering his age:
“There are many other legendary fighters. But one thing I consider if I win in this next fight is that I would be very proud of myself at that age, and I still have that.”
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates regarding Nong-O’s upcoming fight.
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