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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.'
