ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai has made it his quest to hold two World Titles in ONE Championship. And while he’s had to be patient for 10 extra weeks, the Thai superstar knows good things come to those who wait.
On June 28 at ONE Friday Fights 68, Prajanchai could get his wish against former ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella for the vacant kickboxing crown inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Last April, illness forced Di Bella out of their first scheduled match. He also missed weight and failed hydration, forcing him to lose his gold. For Prajanchai, months of hard work had come to nothing. But this Friday, after much more waiting, the Thai puncher is more prepared than ever.
“I didn’t know a lot about this incident. I just knew that Jonathan didn’t pass his hydration test. I felt sorry for him. But we must follow the rules. I didn’t feel upset. I was just disappointed that I missed the chance for gold,” Prajanchai said.
“I’ve been ready for a long time. I’m just waiting for fight day to come.”
Prajanchai has been in the form of his life since returning to the fold at ONE Friday Fights 1 in January 2023. He’s riding a four-fight winning streak into this Friday’s combustible bout.
And just as he’s readying up for the biggest bout of his career, fans will also watch with bated breath as one of the biggest fights in combat sports unfolds in front of their eyes.
Prajanchai predicts history-making night at ONE Friday Fights 68
After reclaiming the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title last December at ONE Friday Fights 46, Prajanchai’s quest for even more gold takes him to the kickboxing realm this Friday, June 28.
The Thai megastar is currently in the form of his life, having knocked out striking royalty in former ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao and former strawweight Muay Thai king Joseph Lasiri.
Prajanchai even dipped his toes in kickboxing action last September at ONE Friday Fights 34, defeating Akram Hamidi by decision. And that wealth of confidence gives him the firm belief that he’ll walk out of Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium with a second World Title draped over his shoulder.
“For me, winning ONE World Title in two sports, kickboxing and Muay Thai, means a lot to my life. It can keep me going for a long time,” Prajanchai said.
“I can’t predict anything, but you guys can expect to see two belts on my shoulders.”
Their main event battle caps off what will be a tremendous night of action at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.