The current ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, is gearing up to make his return from his injury. He’s set to face off against the #2 ranked Muay Thai contender, Denis Puric, also known as “The Bosnian Menace.” This highly anticipated clash is scheduled to take place as a kickboxing fight at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Jo Nattawut II at the Impact Arena in Bangkok.
This fight carries immense significance for Rodtang Jitmuangnon, who aims to reignite his fiery spirit following his last defeat against Superlek at Friday Fight 34: Rodtang vs. Superlek, a Muay Thai rules bout. As with any fighter, the loss left its mark. While Puric undoubtedly rides high on his recent win, Rodtang boasts the legacy of holding the longest winning streak in Muay Thai and kickboxing combined.
Now, on the kickboxing stage, it’ll be fascinating to see how these two warriors fare against each other. With only 4 days left until their fight, Rodtang Jitmuangnon is undoubtedly training hard, as evidenced by his latest Instagram post. In the post, he shared a reel showcasing a bizarre training session with the caption “Press it in! See you on June 8th! which garnered hilarious reactions from fans all over the world.
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The video shows Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s trainer repeatedly hitting him in the head with boxing gloves. Despite this, Rodtang appears unfazed and doesn’t seem tired, while his trainer looks exhausted. This showcases Rodtang’s growing strength. Fans are divided on the video, with some appreciating his unconventional training method, while others express concern for his health.
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Fans issues warning for Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s intense training for ONE 167
This video showcases Rodtang Jitmuangnon in phenomenal physical shape, with a focus on strengthening his entire body, including his head. This has drawn attention from fans. Some admire his resilience, like one who commented, “Bro I don’t understand is Rodtang immune to brain damage?” Others, however, are concerned about potential long-term effects, leaving comments like “CTE in 5 years lol.“
Meanwhile, some fans are giving Rodtang a new nickname inspired by his recent moniker “The Iron Man”. One fan playfully commented, “Iron Man ❌ Iron egg Man✅“, while another offered a humorous comment emphasizing how champions condition their brains, saying, “Brain conditioning!”
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Fans couldn’t resist joining the fun! The comment section got even more hilarious with one fan joking about Rodtang’s ability to absorb strikes commented, “Rodtang gives brain damages to brain damage! Another chimed in, highlighting his incredible endurance: “Boxeris tired ❎ Trainer is tired✅.” Meanwhile, Rodtang’s wife, Aida Looksaikongdin, a fellow fighter herself, couldn’t stay away from the action, She expressed her love and admiration with emojis, “😨❤️🔥🫶”
These comments highlight that throughout his long career, Rodtang Jitmuangnon has not only collected titles but also had a dedicated fanbase. Now, with their support behind him, we’ll see how Rodtang fares against Denis Puric in their upcoming showdown. While Rodtang may have recovered from his injury, the bigger question remains: has Rodtang fully bounced back from his defeat to Superlek? Stay tuned for more!