“It makes me even more excited to win” – Jonathan Di Bella excited to spoil Prajanchai’s homecoming at Lumpinee

The highly anticipated ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5th will feature ONE strawweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella defending his title against ONE strawweight Muay Thai king Prajanchai PK Saenchai.

The location for the bout will be the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, widely known as “The Mecca of Muay Thai.”This renowned arena has been home to numerous esteemed world champions and celebrated figures in the sport, such as Prajanchai, throughout its extensive history.

Despite entering hostile territory to face one of the city’s most revered figures, Jonathan Di Bella remains unfazed by the opposing crowd on the night of the fight.

He informed someone:

“I know this is his home, so I know it means a lot to him. It makes me even more excited to win.”

Whether facing the odds or entering hostile territory, fighters often find motivation in being the underdog. Watch for Di Bella to harness the energy of the crowd, whether supportive or adversarial, to tap into his inner warrior during the fight.

Jonathan Di Bella admires Prajanchai’s mastery of Muay Thai

Prior to his match against the other ONE strawweight champion, Jonathan Di Bella clarified that he has more than just a hostile audience to contend with. The main challenge lies in facing the Thai world champion’s well-rounded striking abilities.

He informed ONE:

“I always had my eye on him. I believe he has strengths everywhere. I don’t believe he has many weaknesses. So yeah, I’m just getting ready to prepare for everything.”

Despite facing Prajanchai’s threat on all fronts, Di Bella will have the advantage in the kickboxing realm, as it is his area of expertise. Furthermore, one of Prajanchai’s most potent weapons – the elbow strike – will not be allowed under kickboxing regulations.

Watching this fight will be even more intriguing with the added knowledge that ONE Friday Fights 58 can be accessed for free on ONE Championship’s digital platforms.