Former ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion Petchtanong Petchfergus is confident heading into his bout against the young phenom Nabil Anane at ONE Fight Night 26 on December 6. The 39-year-old Thai veteran is unbothered by Anane’s height and reach advantage, believing his 30 years of experience and technical prowess will be enough to secure him the victory.
In a recent interview, Petchtanong emphasized his extensive kickboxing background, with over 100 fights under his belt. He believes his experience in kickboxing rules gives him a significant advantage over the 6-foot Anane. Petchtanong is unfazed by Anane’s height, stating that as long as their weight classes are the same, the Algerian-Thai’s physical advantage won’t be a factor in their fight.
The two will meet in a three-round bantamweight kickboxing contest at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with the event being broadcast live on Prime Video in U.S. primetime. Fans in the U.S. and Canada with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription can watch the fight for free. Petchtanong’s confidence in his abilities suggests that he will rely on his wealth of experience to outclass his younger opponent.