Despite being one of the fiercest strikers in the ONE Championship featherweight kickboxing division, Marat Grigorian has fallen short on both the times he has fought for a title belt. Regardless, he has proven to be one of the best in the division. He takes on Superbon this Friday on ONE Friday Fights 58 for the interim featherweight kickboxing championship.
Marat Grigorian last competed back in the last week of January. In an exclusive interview with Sportsmanor, the #2-ranked featherweight kickboxer revealed why he accepted the short-notice match-up and shared his thoughts on his upcoming opponent.
Responding to whether the time was enough to prepare against Superbon, here’s what Marat Grigorian had to say. “Yes, yes, yes, I was already sharp. My body is ready. It’s only to prepare in your mind. In your head. On this level, it’s really important to get ready in your mind, in your body. My body is really strong, I just need to focus with my mindset because the mindset is more important on this level.”
Having fought Superbon on two occasions, once before his ONE Championship debut and the rematch after entering the ONE ring, Marat Grigorian has fought the who’s who of the ONE featherweight kickboxing division.
“I did not have a good childhood. Many hungry days. Four children, I am the youngest one. I am the only man. I have three sisters. I told only a vision to help my parents, and my family a better life, in every way, to make them happy, and I am working on that.” He said.
He also talked about his childhood and revealed how he always wanted to learn Kung-Fu. The ONE Championship kickboxing contender, Marat Grigorian, was born in Armenia, moved to Germany, and now resides in Belgium.
Marat Grigorian on his dream of becoming the ONE Championship kickboxing champion
Already having fought the current featherweight kickboxing champion, Grigorian still believes he can beat Allazov despite falling short on their first encounter.
“Yes, of course. I have all the good things to be a Champion and I am just working to improve myself always much more. I am just focusing for Superbon, that’s now the only goal that I have in my mind. In my mind, I just have to win it.” Marat Grigorian said.
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“This division is really one of the best divisions of the world. I just want to be the Champion of ONE Championship. It means everything for me, it’s just I dream, that I want to make a reality. I want to live this dream, this means everything to me.”
Known for his aggressive nature, Grigorian also promised a bit of a different game plan going against Superbon. “I think everyone will notice this, what we are doing different this time.” He said. Do you think Marat Grigorian will emerge as the new ONE Championship interim featherweight kickboxing champion this Friday? Do let us know in the comments section.