Japanese striker Rukiya Anpo treats his upcoming showdown with Marat Grigorian as a detour on his approach to his true targets in ONE Championship.
The promotional newcomer will look to make an excellent first impression when he duels the Armenian legend in a featherweight kickboxing warfare at ONE 173 on Nov. 16 at Tokyo’s Ariake Enviornment.
Through the current ONE 173 press convention, Anpo revealed his need to earn a rematch with interim ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri.
‘Demolition Man’ misplaced to Noiri in a earlier encounter exterior the promotion, and he’s been itching to redeem himself.
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“I feel Grigorian is definitely speaking about me, saying that he’s going to make use of all of the minutes, each second, for 3 rounds to beat me up. However I do not suppose a lot about Grigorian as a result of there’s just one factor I’ve to do in ONE Championship. I have to take revenge on Noiri, who beat me,” Anpo declared.
After sharing some spicy phrases, Anpo and Grigorian had a heated face-off throughout the explosive press convention.
The previous Ok-1 Tremendous Light-weight Champion is clearly not intimidated by the adorned striker’s credentials.
Fueled by his need to battle Noiri once more, Anpo will look to notch a decisive victory in opposition to the previous world title challenger and transfer nearer to his purpose.
Rukiya Anpo calls himself the “principal character” of martial arts
Rukiya Anpo was actually a scene stealer on the ONE 173 press convention, as he carried himself with a menacing swagger.
‘Demolition Man’ had among the best quotes all through the occasion, describing himself as the ultimate boss:
“I am representing Japan and the world. I’m the principle character of the martial arts. You understand what, I got here to ONE Championship to make this sport thrilling, to vary the air of the entire environment.”
Observe Sportskeeda and ONE Championship for the newest updates on this fiery featherweight kickboxing showdown.
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Edited by Aziel Karthak