The former three-division Muay Thai world champion from Lumpinee Stadium takes on Jake Peacock in bantamweight Muay Thai action at AN 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The 30-year-old Thai veteran carries a five-fight winning streak into this pivotal clash, including a dominant victory over Zafer Sayik in his primetime debut in the US last August.
Peacock poses problems that traditional opponents cannot reproduce. The Canadian-British southpaw defeated Shinji Suzuki via third-round TKO at ONE 171 in February, displaying devastating power that commands respect from any bantamweight contender.
His range-finding and counter-attacking abilities provide constant danger, while his arsenal of kicks and sharp boxing at close range provide versatile threats. But Suakim obsessively studies opponents and identifies patterns others miss through decades of experience in elite competition.
“From what I’ve seen, he’s a great fighter. He’s been through a lot, and he’s the kind of fighter who always gives 100 percent. I admire him. He’s good,” he said.
“Jake Peacock’s strengths, I think, are his kicks, his push kicks and his spinning back kick. Moreover, he is a southpaw, a style I generally don’t prefer. It will be difficult for me to fight him.”
Suakim embraces aggressive Muay Thai against the hybrid style of Jake Peacock
Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin recognizes specific areas in which Peacock excels beyond its own capabilities. The Canadian possesses superior shin conditioning and a more refined boxing technique, developed through Western training methods that differ from traditional Thai approaches.
These benefits mean nothing if Suakim can impose his full Muay Thai knowledge built up through generations of authentic training. His understanding of rhythm, timing and traditional techniques provides depth that hybrid strikers struggle to match despite their impressive skills.
Japan represents familiar territory for the Thai warrior who has compiled a 5-2 record in seven previous appearances in the country. Both defeats came against the legendary Tenshin Nasukawa, keeping his dignity intact and proving he belongs in elite competition.
The Japanese public appreciates Muay Thai in a way that some crowds cannot reproduce. Their understanding of technical nuance and respect for traditional approaches creates an atmosphere that Thai fighters foster when competing abroad.
“Japanese fans really like Muay Thai. When I fight there, they cheer enthusiastically. They are very loud. And their manners when watching the fights are excellent. They don’t complain about anything. They just cheer and shout our names. It’s a lot of fun,” he said.
“My game plan to fight him is to fight my style, which is aggressive fighting. I will walk forward and go all in. I will fight him with 100 percent effort, and I will not be careless. I will fight with everything I have.”
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