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Morocco World
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algeria's Nabil Anane Beats Superlek in Historic Matchup at ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang
Casablanca – Algeria's Nabil Anane scored a historic win against Thai star Superlek Kiatmoo9 who is widely considered the best Muay Thai fighter today. Anane, who is the interim ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai world champion, put in a world-class performance to dominate the Thai great throughout three rounds of action. The matchup was scheduled to be a ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai world championship unification bout but it was changed into a three-round bout after Superlek failed his hydration test and was subsequently stripped of his world title. The 20-year-old Algerian star avenged his debut 2023 loss against 'The Kicking Machine' in style, showcasing his growing confidence and power and an improved striking skillset. This is Anane's seventh consecutive win in ONE Championship in a run that has seen him capture big victories against notable fighters such as Nico Carrillo, Felipe Lobo, and Soe Lin Oo. With this win, the youngest ever WBC Muay Thai champion raises his overall professional record to 40-5 and proves he is one of the best Muay Thai athletes in the world today. After the biggest victory of his career, Anane addressed the fans at the Saitama Super Arena, thanking his family, friends, and coaches, including Mehdi Zatout, and describing the win as 'a dream come true'. 'I'm very happy now. My first dream just came true. I'm so happy. I've never been this happy in my life before,' Anane said. ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang witnessed four world title matchups that crowned three new champions: ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella, ONE Flyweight MMA world champion Yuya Wakamatsu, and ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri. The show's main event also witnessed Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon knock out Takeru Segawa in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight. Tags: AlgeriaAnane Nabilmuay thaione championshipSuperlek
Arab News
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Algeria's Muay Thai star Nabil Anane eyes undisputed world title at ONE 172 on Sunday
After six straight wins in martial arts organization ONE Championship, Algeria's Nabil Anane is looking to earn the biggest win of his career at ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang this Sunday at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport In his last fight, Anane clinched the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai world title with a technical knockout victory against Scottish fighter Nico Carrillo. Anane's next mission is to unify the world title against Superlek Kiatmoo9 — the Thai megastar who knocked out the Algerian star on his promotional debut back in 2023. 'I'm looking just for the win. I just want to beat Superlek. I don't even think about the belt. I just want the win. I just want to beat Superlek. That's it. That's what I want in this fight,' Anane said. The towering 20-year-old star, born to an Algerian father and Thai mother, has shown marked improvement in his overall game since the first time he met Superlek inside the ring. In his last six bouts, Anane used his height and reach advantage to dominate some of the most established Muay Thai fighters, finishing three of his opponents. Anane, who is the youngest ever WBC Muay Thai champion, believes his wins over opponents such as former world title challenger Felipe Lobo and Lethwei legend Soe Lin Oo prove that he has become used to fighting in small gloves — and is now ready to even the score with the two-sport, two-weight world champion. 'Two years ago, I didn't know nothing about small (4-ounce) gloves. I didn't have this experience. I'm totally different. Very different. It was a big lesson, and I learned a lot in that fight. I'm sure that it's not going to be the same this time,' Anane said. If Anane wins the highly anticipated rematch, he will solidify his status as one of the best Muay Thai practitioners today, and become only the second undisputed ONE world champion from the MENA region after former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing world champion, Morocco's Ilias Ennahachi, who is the only man to beat Superlek in ONE Championship. The event, which features five world title bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing and mixed martial arts, is headlined by a flyweight kickboxing super-fight between Japanese icon Takeru Segawa and Muay Thai megastar Rodtang Jitmuangon.
South China Morning Post
21-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE 172: Superlek Kiatmuu9 out to make short work again of 1.93-metre Nabil Anane in Tokyo
Superlek Kiatmuu9 is a name that will be talked about in Muay Thai circles through the ages. Already a veteran of more than 170 fights, with a trophy cabinet fit to burst, he is 'built different'. If he were to retire tomorrow, he would go down as one of the best fighters to ever pick up the gloves. Advertisement On Sunday at Japan's Saitama Super Arena, the 29-year-old has a chance to enhance his legacy further by shutting down Nabil Anane – one of the most exciting young talents in the game – again. In 2023, he faced a unique challenge in Anane, one of the most dangerous rising stars in the division. At 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 metres) tall, the Thai-Algerian fighter boasted a huge reach and an iron will, making him an opponent most would rather avoid. But Superlek made short work of him, knocking him out with a body shot in the first round and dishing out the first knockout loss of Anane's career. Since then, Anane has put together a six-fight winning streak and has evolved significantly. He will look to prove that he is the future of Muay Thai.
South China Morning Post
15-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Anane determined to avenge devastating Superlek defeat at ONE 172
Nabil Anane told the Post he is determined to avenge the only knockout loss of his career when gets into the ring with Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 172 in Tokyo on March 23. Advertisement The 20-year-old has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Muay Thai but fell to Superlek in the first round when they met in 2023 – a humbling moment for the towering 6'4 Thai-Algerian. But rather than let that defeat define him, he used it as fuel. Since then, he has put together a dominant six-fight winning streak, capped by a stunning stoppage win over Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 to claim the interim bantamweight Muay Thai title and a US$50,000 bonus. 'Yes, because I have lost once and now is my revenge – I'm the underdog for sure,' Anane said of his coming fight with Superlek. Anane is no stranger to big fights. Despite his age, he has already faced and beaten some of the world's best. But he said this one feels different. Advertisement 'This second time, I really don't want to lose,' he said. 'And it's going to be a great fight.'
