The 35-year-old withstood a spirited challenge from the hometown favorite in a grueling five-round war that saw both men refuse to back down despite sustaining heavy damage.
Superbon improved his overall record to 117-37 while cementing his status as the undisputed king of the featherweight kickboxing division and demonstrating why many consider him the best kickboxer in the world.
Superbon praises the toughness of the Japanese warrior
During the post-fight press conference, Superbon expressed his sincere respect for Noiri’s durability and resilience during their championship match. The Thai megastar acknowledged that his opponent had taken significant punishment, but never wavered in his determination to achieve undisputed status.
“I’m not surprised. He looked really tough, and he’s really tough in the ring. He had it big for me. He took a lot of damage from me, and he still stood there and never backed down,” Superbon said.
The reigning champion unleashed his devastating signature kicks and deadly punch combinations throughout the 15-minute bout, but Noiri’s champion status kept him competitive until the final bell.
Undisputed king shows love for Japanese fans
Despite fighting on enemy territory against a beloved hometown fighter, Superbon expressed his deep appreciation for the passionate Japanese crowd that created an electric atmosphere during unification. The Thai champion praised the fans’ ability to support both competitors equally while maintaining respect for the sport.
“I enjoyed the fight, and [it was] really fun to fight with him. And I love Japanese fans. All the fans support him, support me. Cheered for him, cheered for me. I love Japanese fans, thank you very much,” said Superbon.
The mutual respect between fighters and the champion’s appreciation to the Japanese public highlighted the sportsmanship that defines ONE Championship’s approach to combat sports.
Thai Champion Welcomes Grigorian Challenge Everywhere
When asked about the callout of Armenian striker Marat Grigorian after his victory over Japan’s Rukiya Anpo on the same card, Superbon immediately accepted the challenge and expressed his excitement about facing one of kickboxing’s most dangerous contenders. The undisputed champion made it clear that he is not afraid of any opponent, regardless of location.
“For me, Marat is one of the best opponents and it is always fun to fight against Marat. I would like to fight him anytime, anywhere.” said Superbon.
The willingness to face elite opposition in hostile environments reinforces Superbon’s champion mentality and confidence in his abilities against the featherweight division’s best strikers. Now that the undisputed gold has been secured, the Thai legend looks set to continue his reign by welcoming all challengers looking to dethrone the king.
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