Japan’s Masaaki Noiri will have his chance for a special moment at home on Sunday, March 23, when ONE Championship returns to Japan. The kickboxing star will meet Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 172 for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship. Although the allure of gold is pushing him for this matchup, Noiri understands the assignment is his most difficult to date.
Masaaki Noiri Ready for Tawanchai’s Challenge at ONE 172
“I think Tawanchai is pretty close to being a perfect fighter. He can punch, he can kick, and under Muay Thai rules, he can use elbows, clinch, and fight in all ranges.