“It Would Be a Dream Come True” – Alexis Nicolas Aiming for a Life-Changing Win Over Regian Eersel at ONE Fight Night 21

Alexis Nicolas had to overcome a difficult past on his way to the upper echelons of kickboxing, but he is now one win away from becoming a global superstar. 

“Barboza” is scheduled to challenge Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21 on Friday, April 5, inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and he’s ready to make the most of it.

Alexis Nicolas has fought many battles

After running away from an abusive father, Nicolas was raised by a single mother in a rough neighborhood. Martial arts would become his solace, and it has now led him to stand at the precipice of greatness with an opportunity to take one of Eersel’s two World Titles. 

It will not be an easy task by any means, as “The Immortal” is riding a 22-fight win streak that has seen him conquer both the lightweight kickboxing and Muay Thai ranks in ONE Championship. But the prospect of a life-changing win is enough motivation for the Frenchman.

“I’m not much of a dreamer, but it would be a dream come true. It would make me number one worldwide and would legitimize my status,” Nicolas said. 

“It’s really hard to live off sports in France, so this would change my life entirely. It’s a massive opportunity in my life, and I really want to make not only my mother proud but also the country.” Nicolas took a unanimous decision victory over Russia’s Magomed Magomedov in his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 47 last January to push his undefeated streak to 23-0 and announce himself on the global stage. 

A main event to keep fans on the edge

Eersel will be defending his kickboxing strap for the first time since ONE 156 in April 2022. In his last three fights, he won and successfully defended the division’s inaugural Muay Thai strap. The adjustment back to kickboxing could affect “The Immortal” and give Nicolas the advantage.

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Of course, fans can bet he’ll throw everything at him, so their main event clash is guaranteed to be a barnburner. ONE Fight Night 21 wil be broadcast live and free on Prime Video for fans across North America with an active Amazon subscription. 

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