The Japanese striking sensation battles the Thai veteran for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai world title AN 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old phenomenon gets his chance at the championship on home soil after a 39-fight winning streak. The win would make him the first Japanese man to be crowned ONE Muay Thai World Champion.
Nadaka already holds ten world titles, including Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium, WBC and WMC titles. His speed, timing and precision make every exchange a study in rhythm and control.
But Numsurin presents unique challenges. The Thai striker earned his $100,000 contract by shocking Songchainoi Kiatsongrit via majority decision at ONE Friday Fights 122 in August. That breakthrough included a devastating second-round knockdown.
Nadaka studied his opponent extensively and discovered boxing techniques that traditional Thai fighters lack.
“Numsurin clearly has a high level of mastery of the Muay Thai fundamentals, which is why he continues to win. But beyond that, I think he has boxing techniques that other Thai fighters don’t have. He has a boxing background, and one thing that stands out is how compact his punches are,” he said.
“But the biggest thing I’m wary of is that he’s a fighter who is measurable and cerebral to control the fight. I feel like the psychological battle has started before the fight.”
Nadaka expects the momentum to shift during the championship battle
Nadaka knows a one-dimensional approach won’t work against Numsurin Chor Ketwina. His precision and adaptability are tested when strategy and execution collide.
The Japanese champion built his game around flashes of insight during exchanges. Weekly foundation work provides structure, but real-time adjustments determine the outcome.
Numsurin remains undefeated after six ONE Championship appearances in two years. His mental strength matches his technical sophistication, creating a complete package that refuses to buckle under pressure.
Both fighters possess championship-level intellect and an iron will. Nadaka foresees a constant momentum shift, creating a fast-paced battle in which neither man gains lasting advantages.
“The strategy we plan is the basics, but once the fight starts I also rely on flashes of insight I have during the match or attacks that come from the momentum of the fight,” he said.
“I think it will be a match where the momentum is constantly shifting, round after round – a dizzyingly fast, nail-biting battle. Both fighters are incredibly strong mentally, not just intellectually, and I know he is not someone you can easily beat. So yes, I expect it will be a tough fight for me too.”
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