“I’m Going for a Knockout” – Johan Ghazali Ready for Any Outcome Against Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat at ONE 167

Although he’s looked nothing short of unstoppable through his ONE tenure so far, Malaysian-American prodigy Johan “Jojo” Ghazali is preparing for war in his next appearance.

On Friday, June 7 at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Prime Video, the teenage knockout artist will square off with Vietnamese veteran “No. 1” Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat in a pivotal flyweight Muay Thai clash that promises plenty of fireworks.

Johan Ghazali anticipates a tough battle against “No. 1” on June 7

That bout will go down live in U.S. primetime at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. After reeling off four straight wins, including three by way of spectacular knockout, at ONE Friday Fights, Ghazali made his U.S. primetime debut last December at ONE Fight Night 17. That night, he needed less than one minute to demolish former World Title contender Edgar Tabares.

Those impressive victories have established “Jojo” as the most electrifying young talent in Muay Thai. While the 17-year-old would certainly be happy with another short night of work against “No. 1,” he’s expecting a stiff test on June 7.

Ghazali said: “I expect to have a fight, a proper one. I expect a tough fight. But like any other fight, I’m going for the knockout, hopefully in the later rounds, maybe round two or three. But I expect a tough fight.

Ghazali’s pursuit of a spectacular knockout

Ghazali further emphasizes that things would be a little bit tough “However, you know, if the opportunity comes in the first 16 seconds, I won’t think twice about taking it. I’ll take it without a doubt. Nothing tastes sweeter than a quick KO.”

Jojo” is smart to not take Tran Duy Nhat lightly. The 35-year-old is a five-time WMF Muay Thai champion who possesses a dynamic and unpredictable kicking game that complements his stunning power.

With that in mind, Ghazali certainly isn’t looking past his foe, but his goal remains the same: score another highlight-reel finish. Wise beyond his year, the youngster explained that beyond winning, his job is to put entertain ONE’s global audience: “I produce my style according to what the crowd wants because, at the end of the day, Muay Thai is also business. We’re here to make money. We’re here to put on a show. It’s not about putting in boring fights.”