Anatoly Malykhin Praises ‘Hungry’ and ‘Focused’ Fabricio Andrade Ahead of John Lineker Rematch at ONE Fight Night 7

Two-division ONE World Title holder Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin believes his training partner, Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade, will leave the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium with the ONE Bantamweight World Title this Friday, February 24. Andrade runs it back versus John “Hands of Stone” Lineker in the main event of ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video, broadcasting live on American primetime from Bangkok, Thailand.

The light heavyweight king and interim heavyweight champion knows all about the young superstar, having spent months training alongside the top-ranked bantamweight contender.

The dedication of Fabricio Andrade lured praises from Anatoly Malykhin

“Sladkiy” has witnessed Andrade’s evolution from an up-and-coming star to one of the most dangerous men in the bantamweight division. But, above all, the Russian superstar is impressed by the Brazilian’s drive to succeed.

“Andrade is very hardworking, very focused, and very hungry. He is a very kind, cheerful, and sympathetic person, but also very tough and demanding of himself,” the undefeated athlete said.

Andrade’s determination to become the very best version of himself has been clear for all to see. However, the 25-year-old won’t rest until he gains his first MMA World Title.After all, he came close to securing the gold in his last outing against Lineker.

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Unfortunately, an illegal low blow just before the midway point of the match forced the referee to declare the battle a no contest.

Fabricio Andrade’s full-blast striking pressure will fetch him a victory said Malykhin

Despite the anti-climactic end, though, Malykhin has seen enough as to why he believes Andrade will be a clear winner in this heated rematch. According to the Golden Team representative, Andrade’s attitude and striking were a class above Lineker. Furthermore, “Sladkiy” believes those two factors are at an all-time high in the lead-up to ONE Fight Night 7.

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“I can see that this time he is even more charged than before his last fight. Now he has a lot to prove. He is young, he wants to win, he wants the belt, and he wants to honor his country in the ring,” the 35-year-old said.

“Andrade is a good striker, and that is his main skill and advantage. He knows how to put pressure on. In sparring, he can be very pushy. If you make a mistake, he seizes the opportunity to punish you. He turns the pressure on full blast.”