John Lineker earned his ‘Fingers of Stone’ nickname by means of years of destroying opponents over the course of his 15-year profession.
On August 4, Lineker will return to the ring after surrendering his ONE bantamweight world title to newly minted champion, Fabricio Andrade. ‘Fingers of Stone’ will look to get again into the win column and on the trail to reclaim the title as he meets South Korean standout Kim Jae Woong.
Nevertheless, earlier than he steps contained in the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium this Friday night time, John Lineker sat down with ONE Championship to debate how he developed his legendary energy that has put away a number of the greatest blended martial artists on the planet:
“I actually imagine it was as a result of I began working very early as a mason’s assistant in civil contracting, pounding concrete, carrying a heavy bucket,” Lineker stated. “I used to be about 14 years outdated.”
John Lineker holds 35 profession victories all through his illustrious profession with notable wins over Kevin Belingon and Bibiano Fernandes below the ONE Championship banner.
After struggling his first loss contained in the circle, ‘Fingers of Stone’ is able to get again to his successful methods, however that will likely be simpler stated than accomplished when he steps into the ring with Kim Jae Woong.
Woong is a 20-fight veteran who has scored victories over a number of the promotion’s most distinguished names, together with former two-division ONE world champion Martin Nguyen. With a win over Lineker, ‘The Preventing God’ may discover himself on the verge of a ONE world title alternative.
Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America can catch all of the motion at ONE Combat Night time 13 stay and without cost in U.S. primetime on August 4.