Nico Carrillo, the second-ranked ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai contender, recently shared his admiration for motivational figure David Goggins, crediting him as a significant source of inspiration. Goggins, known for his incredible journey of losing over 100 pounds in three months to qualify as a Navy SEAL, has since become an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete with a global following.
Carrillo Draws Motivation from Goggins
During a guest appearance on the Leather’d Podcast, Carrillo spoke highly of Goggins and his transformative influence:
“Everybody knows I’m a massive David Goggins fan, his two books…absolutely loved them. I mean, you either love them or you hate them.”
Carrillo also mentioned his admiration for Ross Edgley’s The Art of Resilience:
“It’s amazing because it puts science and stoicism into his own philosophy. And I love how he does that.”
At just 26, Carrillo, nicknamed King of the North, has earned a reputation as one of the most thrilling fighters in ONE Championship, known for his electrifying knockouts and aggressive fighting style.
A Shot at Gold: Carrillo vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9
Nico Carrillo will challenge for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship against reigning champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 170 on Prime Video.
- Date: Friday, January 24
- Location: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
- Broadcast: U.S. fans can watch live on Amazon Prime Video.
Carrillo will look to dethrone Superlek, a Muay Thai legend and dominant champion. The matchup promises to be an explosive clash of styles, with Carrillo’s knockout power against Superlek’s technical brilliance.
Stay tuned for updates on ONE 170 and follow the latest developments leading up to this highly anticipated event!
