SUMMARY
- ONE 167 will host the rematch between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Jo Nattawut.
- Although Tawanchai won the last bout, it was an absolute war!
A blockbuster World Title rematch is on tap for ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video. ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai puts his gold on the line when he faces “Smokin” Jo Nattawut at the blockbuster event, which goes down at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7.
Tawanchai is fresh from his latest title defense, in which he outpointed former ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon Singha Mawynn this past December. The 24-year-old will look to end his next fight in decisive fashion when he faces the rejuvenated Nattawut.
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“Smokin Jo” is also riding a wave of momentum, after his unanimous decision win over Luke Lessei in another wild brawl at ONE Fight Night 17. The Thai superstars will now renew hostilities in the highly anticipated sequel to one of 2023’s most exciting battles.
The last fight between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Jo Nattawut was a war
The first fight between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Jo Nattawut was an instant classic. The Thai pair stood toe-to-toe for three full rounds, with Nattawut giving as good as he got in the face of one of the most feared strikers on the planet today.
Ultimately, Tawanchai came away with the unanimous decision victory, but the combat sports world debated whether Nattawut did enough to cause the upset.
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In the dying embers of ONE Fight Night 15 this past October, ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong gave his thoughts on the result.
“It was a very close fight of back-and-forth action, but I thought Tawanchai consistently landed the heavier blows,” Chatri said. “I am not a judge, but Tawanchai edged it in my eyes… For sure, Jo is super tough, and he looked incredible. Without a doubt, he’s a World Championship athlete. I look forward to seeing him back in action quickly.”
Incredibly, Nattawut turned out one of the finest performances of his storied career on short notice, having stepped in to replace the injured Superbon.