Tawanchai expects no new threats in rematch with Superbon at ONE 170 

Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has a sense of comfort entering ONE 170’s main event.  

The Thai striker defends his crown against ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon for the second time on Friday, January 24, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Impact Arena. 

Their first battle came in December 2023 at ONE Friday Fights 46. There, Tawanchai out-struck Superbon across five rounds to retain his crown.  

Since then, Superbon has continued competing in the art of Muay Thai. He scored his first knockout in the division against #2-ranked contender Jo Nattawut this past September at ONE Friday Fights 81.  

Despite the striking legend reaching a new level in Muay Thai, Tawanchai is unfazed. He sees no great development in his foe, and he predicts the outcome will not differ from their first affair. 

“Superbon’s strengths are his sharp eye, razor attacks, and good timing,” Tawanchai said.  

“But now, I can read him like a book. I know every trick he’s going to bring to me, but I won’t say them now.” 

Tawanchai envisions two-sport glory in 2025

ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has some new year’s resolutions for 2025. The most important is to become a two-sport ONE World Champion. 

With ONE 170 quickly approaching, it’ll be the second time Tawanchai has given featherweight kickboxing king Superbon a crack at his gold. So, he wants Superbon to return the favor. 

Tawanchai has already carved out back-to-back wins in the kickboxing realm over Davit Kiria and Jo Nattawut. However, he’s happy to continue proving himself as long as he can get the gold around his waist by year’s end. 

“My goal in 2025 is to keep my Muay Thai belt and become the kickboxing king,” he said. 

“If I win this fight against Superbon, I want to cross over to kickboxing and fight anyone in the rankings. If I have to fight for the World Title against Superbon, I’m happy to do so because I want to get a kickboxing belt to prove myself.”