Thai fan favorite Sitthichai “Killer Kid” Sitsongpeenong has spent years competing alongside the best strikers in the world and he has no plans of stopping any time soon.

On June 7 at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Prime Video, the #3-ranked featherweight kickboxing contender will take on decorated promotional newcomer Masaaki Noiri, live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong reveals the reason why he strives hard

Long considered one of the planet’s top pound-for-pound kickboxers, Sitthichai comes into this contest on a two-fight skid – the longest losing streak of his 15-year career.

Despite his recent struggles, “Killer Kid” says he’s found new motivation in the birth of his son.

He said, “For the past three months, I have been running Sittichai Boxing Gym and raising my youngest son, Paper, who is 1.5 months old. I’ve been practicing during my free time. 

“Having more children means more mouths to feed. But I’ve grown as well. I won’t stay still. I will grow and move forward together with my children.  

“It motivates me to succeed in the last stop of my career. The clock is ticking, but I still want to fight for my family till the end.” 

Of course, fatherhood doesn’t come without its fair share of stress. Sitthichai admits that life as a parent can be draining, but it is a challenge he’s happy to have in his life. 

“Being a parent is naturally tiring, but it’s a happy tiredness. It reminds me of the hardships my parents went through. 

“My son always asks me, ‘Dad, are you tired?’ I just want to tell him that seeing his face makes my tiredness suddenly gone.” 

“Killer Kid” wants his sons to have a good life

A veteran of nine battles in the world’s largest martial arts organization, “Killer Kid” knows that he’s just a win or two away from a shot at the featherweight kickboxing crown – a goal he continues to strive for so that he can better provide for his family.

He added, “To reach my dream of becoming a ONE World Champion, my family members take a big role as my supporters. Seeing my family and my two sons makes me feel like I want to do it for them. I want them to have a good life without the financial problems or struggles I had.”