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Hard-hitting Russian striker Tagir Khalilov has left no stone unturned in preparing for his next fight against Thai superstar Superlake Kiatmo 9.
Samingpri said that apart from his team from Russia, he’s also been working with Thai coaches to make sure he’s ready for battle when he dives into action at ONE Fight Night 12 on Prime Video on July 14 in Bangkok.
Tagir Khalilov will take on Superlake to take on the Muay Thai flyweight division at the event at the Lumpini Boxing Stadium. It’s available for free to Prime Video subscribers in North America.
Speaking to ONE Championship in an interview, the outstanding Samingpri Muay Thai Gym player said he has worked closely with his team in the lead-up and is confident of doing well.
Khalilov, 30, said:
“My personal trainer is still Denis Voinov, who now follows me everywhere and plays a big role in my training. Of course, there are also other coaches (strength and conditioning) both in Thailand and in Russia.
Tagir Khalilov has been on a great streak lately, winning his last two matches via finishes.
“Samingpri” stopped Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi by technical knockout (overhead) in the opening round of their match last December in Manila. He then knocked out (body shot) in the first round another Thai at Black Panther in March.
Tagir Khalilov will be looking to maintain the momentum he has generated to earn a shot at the world title, which is currently held by champ Rodtang Jettwanjun at some point.
Superlek, for its part, is jumping back into action just three weeks after its last outing. The “Kicking Machine” was the winner in the first round by knockout on June 23 at ONE Friday Fights 22 over towering contender Nabil Annan.
Short courses are no longer uncommon for the Thai juggernaut, as he also fought in January and March of this year.
Superlek is at the same time the ONE flyweight world kickboxing champion and number one contender in Muay Thai in the division.
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