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ONE Championship: Colombia’s inspirational Estupinan twins taking promotion by storm

Johan and Jordan, whose journey began in hardship, have captivated fans with their inspiring rise, flamboyant style and undeniable talent

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Johan Estupinan (centre), alongside twin brother Jordan (left), is preparing for a bout against Johan Ghazali at ONE 170 Photo: ONE Championship

Bangkok’s Impact Arena will host a stacked card on January 24, as Johan and Jordan Estupinan prepare to showcase their skills on the global stage at ONE 170 on Friday.

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The Colombian twins, whose journey began in hardship, have captivated fans with their inspiring rise, flamboyant style and undeniable talent.

For the Estupinan twins, the road to ONE Championship has been anything but easy. Born into adversity, their mother was forced to place them in an orphanage at a young age. Yet, even in the face of these challenges, their resilience shone through.

Martial arts became their lifeline, offering a path to something much greater. A coach, recognising their raw potential, sponsored their training, paving the way for their remarkable journey.

Johan (26-0,) at 22 years old, has a growing reputation as a born entertainer and a ferocious knockout artist, finishing all four of his opponents under the ONE Championship banner.

His twin brother Jordan, who boasts an undefeated record of 7-0, will make his highly anticipated ONE debut against Freddie Haggerty (3-0), another undefeated young talent from Britain. The twins have become icons of Colombian Muay Thai, their viral dance celebrations and electrifying performances earning them a burgeoning global following.

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