https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/523143/feed The latest news and top stories on Seksan Or Kwanmuang, a professional Muay Thai fighter. He earned the moniker "The Man Who Yields to No One". His career includes multiple Rajadamnern Stadium and WBC Muay Thai World Titles, Omnoi and Channel 7 stadium belts, and the 2015 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year award. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw When Suablack Tor Pran49 steps into Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on September 26, he will be across the ring from the fighter he once idolised. For years, Seksan Or Kwanmuang has been one of Muay Thai’s most beloved warriors, famous for his relentless style and his ability to march forward no matter the punishment. Now Suablack will try to hand that same man a defeat at ONE Friday Fights 126. “It is bittersweet for me,” Suablack told the Post. “I have loved Seksan since I was about 17 years old. I... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3323600/one-championship-suablack-out-beat-idol-seskan-friday-fights-126?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3323600/one-championship-suablack-out-beat-idol-seskan-friday-fights-126?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:37:14 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw ONE Friday Fights 126 is one of the promotion’s tentpole events, stacked with elite talent and championship implications across multiple divisions. Featherweight Muay Thai king Tawanchai PK Saenchai steps into kickboxing against China’s Liu Mengyang as he looks to rebound from a loss to interim champion Masaaki Noiri. That result set up a unification bout with Superbon Singha Mawynn at ONE 173, adding extra intrigue to Friday’s clash. Bantamweight Muay Thai champion Nabil Anane is also on the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3323067/titles-not-significant-one-championship-cult-hero-seskan-wants-wow-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3323067/titles-not-significant-one-championship-cult-hero-seskan-wants-wow-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:20:46 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Johanna Persson has always had a competitive streak – it just didn’t always serve her well. “I wasn’t so good at football,” she said with a laugh. “I was more into kicking my opponents than kicking the ball.” A few red cards later, the Swede finally found a better outlet for her aggression. On Saturday, the 30-year-old will challenge Allycia Hellen Rodrigues for the ONE atomweight Muay Thai world title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 33 at Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium. It will be... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3317519/i-couldnt-play-football-i-preferred-kicking-rivals-ball-one-championship-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/martial-arts/article/3317519/i-couldnt-play-football-i-preferred-kicking-rivals-ball-one-championship-star?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:33:20 +0000