“A more difficult style” - Yuki Yoza says Superlek an easier matchup compared to Petchtanong

Japanese striking star Yuki Yoza shared a hot take ahead of his upcoming showdown with pound-for-pound great Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 173.

The former K-1 Champion is coming off a masterful performance where he decimated former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchtanong Petchfergus last month.

As far as Yoza is concerned, he’ll have an easier time against Superlek on November 16 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena than he did against Petchtanong.

The Team Vasileus standout told ONE Championship in his pre-event interview:

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With 139 career victories over some of the best, Superlek is considered one of the best technicians in the world. This includes legacy-defining victories over superstars like Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Jonathan Haggerty, among others.

However, the extremely confident Yoza rides into battle on a 12-fight winning streak.

The 27-year-old wants to prove he’s the next big thing, and there’s no better way to do it than by taking out the mighty Superlek.

Yuki Yoza promises to break Superlek

Yuki Yoza is excited to test himself against arguably one of the greatest pure strikers of this generation.

The Team Vasileus stalwart knows he'll be in for the stiffest challenge of his life. To emerge victorious, he understands the need to destroy Superlek's strong resolve. He told ONE:

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim