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Title Turmoil: Superlek Stripped of Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship Ahead of ONE 172

Superlek is no longer the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion.

Hours away from a highly anticipated title unification clash with interim titleholder Nabil Anane at ONE 172 in Japan, Superlek failed to meet the hydration requirements, resulting in him being stripped of his title.

No official announcements have been made as of this writing, but the bout is expected to move forward as scheduled. Unfortunately, Superlek will no longer be eligible to leave Saitama Super Arena with a belt, even if he wins.

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Anane, on the other hand, met both weight and hydration requirements for the bantamweight rematch, meaning if he wins, he will become the undisputed king of the bantamweight Muay Thai division.