Asadula Imangazaliev about father before the exciting fight on March 20

Undefeated Russian striker Asadula Imangazaliev – arrested Joe Rogan recently stumbled around – shared heartfelt reflections on his father’s important role in his martial arts.

He clashes with living legend Nong-O Hama for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title A Friday Fights 147, which takes place on Friday, March 20 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 22-year-old Dagestani resident discussed how his father’s unfulfilled athletic dreams motivated him to ensure that at least one of his three sons achieve sporting success at world level.

Asadula Imangazaliev brings a perfect professional batting record of 11-0 into this title bid. The Russian has racked up seven promotional wins since his debut with six finishes, including impressive victories over Thai veterans Kongthoranee Sor Sommai and Panpayak Jitmuangnon.

Asadula Imangazaliev carries with her father’s unfulfilled athletic dreams

Asadula Imangazaliev explained how his father’s athletic background created expectations for his children. The middle child of the three brothers discussed continuing his father’s unrealized sporting ambitions.

“When my father was younger, he was actively involved in sports and dreamed of achieving success at a high level, but for various reasons he did not succeed. That is why he always hoped that one of his sons would continue on that path,” said Asadula Imangazaliev.

Nong-O brings 267 career wins and a promotional record of 12-4 into this title fight. The 39-year-old Thai legend previously held the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship eight times before moving up to flyweight in search of glory in two divisions.

Dagestani fighter Asadula Imangazaliev highlights his father’s daily sacrifice

Asadula Imangazaliev discussed the practical support his father provided during his developing years and noted the emotional and financial commitments required to nurture championship potential. The Russian contender credited his father’s daily dedication in shaping his current athletic success.

“My father played a huge role in this journey. He supported me emotionally and financially and came to a different city every day to take me back home. This phase of my life has shaped me into the athlete I am today,” Imangazaliev explains.

Asadula Imangazaliev’s six finishes in seven promotion victories demonstrate a devastating finishing ability that has overwhelmed quality opposition. Victories over former multiple Muay Thai world champions Kongthoranee and Panpayak prove he can compete with the sport’s traditionalists.

Undefeated forward Credits training move for a perfect record

Imangazaliev discussed moving from his hometown to Makhachkala for higher-level education at the age of 16. He explained how that move preceded his undefeated professional run.

“I trained in my hometown until I was 16, then I moved to Makhachkala to train at a higher level. Since I took that step, I haven’t lost a single fight and it became one of the most important decisions of my life,” he said.

The vacant title fight features a compelling generational story, as the 22-year-old Russian attempts to begin his championship reign, while the 39-year-old Thai legend pursues glory in two divisions. Imangazaliev’s father will see on March 20 if his sacrifices produce a ONE world champion.

Watch ONE Friday Fights 147 live on beIN Sports USA at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT.