Adjustments in the weight class boost Tengnueng Fairtex’s confidence on the way to his most dangerous assignment. The Thai veteran believes dropping pounds unlocks the speed and strength needed to overcome youth and aggression.
Tengnueng takes on Tun Min Aung in a 165-pound Muay Thai main event A Friday Fights 129 on Friday, October 17 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 33-year-old Fairtex Training Center product is seeking redemption after his knockout loss to Maksim Bakhtin at ONE Friday Fights 121 forced him to reconsider his fighting weight.
Nearly twenty years of experience and more than 100 professional fights prepared Tengnueng for every challenge imaginable. But the 19-year-old Myanmar sensation represents a very different kind of danger. Tun Min Aung amassed a stunning 45-2-7 record thanks to relentless pressure that dismantled opponents.
The left-handed forward took a look at his opponent’s shocking knockout loss to Abdelali Zahidi at ONE Friday Fights 88. That head kick exposed vulnerabilities that Tengnueng is looking to exploit when opportunities present themselves. His own comeback victory over Germain Kpoghomou at ONE Friday Fights 108 proved that his finishing power remains intact despite being dropped twice before.
Lightweight proved too heavy for Tengnueng’s frame. Fighting at a size and scope disadvantage neutralized its offensive weapons and made victories harder to secure. This 165-pound matchup represents a strategic new start before he ultimately drops to featherweight.
“For this fight, I am facing Tun Min Aung, an opponent who is slightly bigger than me. The age difference is not a problem because I have prepared myself to be in top condition as well,” he said.
“The most dangerous thing about him is his punches. He’s a southpaw just like me, so I have to be very careful.”
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Tun Min Aung’s devastating power earned him a second-round TKO against Chatpet Lampang Sports School at ONE Friday Fights 110. The teenager followed that performance with a third-round stoppage of Tuan Quoc Tran, establishing himself as one of the division’s most feared finishers.
Tengnueng Fairtex acknowledges the threat, but believes its own destructive capabilities match whatever the Myanmar attacker brings to the table. Both men understand that this clash will likely end with whoever lands clean first claims victory. The veteran feels lighter, faster and sharper after gradually losing weight.
The transformation rejuvenated his pursuit of a $100,000 contract to join ONE Championship’s main roster. That goal drives every training session as he prepares to show his true potential.
“I’ve studied and seen that he made a mistake once and got caught with a head kick, which led to a knockout loss. If he’s careless again, maybe I can exploit that spot,” he said.
“Right now my confidence is 100 percent. My body is in perfect condition and I am ready to secure victory again. I want the fans to wait and watch. I will be absolutely fierce in the ring again.”
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