ONE Championship is set to deliver a high-stakes Muay Thai showdown in U.S. primetime on Friday, February 7. Live on Prime Video, Bangkok, Thailand, will be rowdy again for another stellar title tilt. ONE Strawweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai returns at ONE Fight Night 28 to defend the gold against Ellis Badr Barboza.
Prajanchai Retakes Strawweight Title Ahead of ONE Fight Night 28
After losing the Muay Thai crown to Joseph Lasiri in May 2022, Prajanchai has stormed back to the top of the division. After getting back in the win column against Kompet Fairtex at ONE Friday Fights 1, the Thai star grabbed the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title against Sam-A Gaiyanghadao by KO. Six months later, he unified the belts against Lasiri with a stunning 88-second knockout.
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ONE Fight Night 28’s Prajanchai Bests Di Bella By Decision
With one title secured, Prajanchai targeted kickboxing gold against Jonathan Di Bella at ONE Friday Fights 68. After five expert rounds with the Italian-Canadian, Prajanchai scored the unanimous decision win to become a two-sport World Champion. Now, the 30-year-old returns to the “art of eight limbs” by welcoming Barboza’s challenge during ONE Fight Night 28.
The Fairtex Training Center athlete got a win under his belt at ONE Fight Night 23 in July. Barboza battled Aliff Sor Dechapan for three rounds but emerged with two of the three judge’s scorecards. The hard-fought win impressed and helped elevate him into title contention.
Ellis Barboza Faces Long Odds in ONE Fight Night 28
The British striker will enter as a significant underdog, but the 24-year-old has all of the tools to achieve ultimate glory. The former WBC European Muay Thai Champion will not be overwhelmed by the moment. The ONE Fight Night 28 main event is sure to be an exciting collision in the most exciting combat sport today.
ONE Fight Night 28 airs live on Prime Video on Friday, February 7. The action begins at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. The event is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers based in the U.S. and Canada.
