Jacob Smith has a tall order at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug. The Brit must try to dethrone Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title on Friday, November 8. Smith feels he is up for the task partly because of his roots.
The ONE Championship flyweight is known for his toughness. Even “The Iron Man” himself has noted that as being one of Smith’s strengths. Smith attributes that attribute to where he grew up.
“My personality and the way I am, you can tell I’m from this city, this area. I live in Birkenhead, which is just outside of Liverpool, but they are very similar.