Denice Zamboanga confident Rodtang will ‘find a way to win’ against Superlek: “He’s not going to let that belt go”

Denice Zamboanga believes Rodtang Jitmuangnon will emerge victorious in his upcoming blockbuster matchup.

On September 22, two of the most beloved Muay Thai fighters on the planet will go toe-to-toe in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 34. There will be added stakes in the highly-anticipated matchup as 'The Iron Man' looks to defend his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title against Superlek.

The Thai fighters were scheduled to fight in March before 'The Iron Man' pulled out with an undisclosed injury. Luckily, the matchup was rescheduled.

Since the must-see fight was announced, the combat sports community has debated which Thai superstar will emerge victorious. People seem split on their decisions, but Zamboanga, a ONE atomweight MMA contender, is confident she knows who will win.

Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more

During an interview with The MMA Superfan, Zamboanga had this to say:

“Rodtang is the champion, he’s not going to let that belt go. He’s going to find a way to win and keep it.”

Since the start of the year, Rodtang has defended his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title on one occasion and came out victorious in a kickboxing duel against Jiduo Yibu.

‘The Iron Man’ last fought on May 5, defeating Edgar Tabares with a highlight-reel second-round knockout to maintain his status as the king of his division.

Meanwhile, Superlek has fought four times in 2023, with two being in kickboxing and two in Muay Thai. ‘The Kicking Machine’ started by securing and defending the ONE flyweight kickboxing world title.

He then secured back-to-back Muay Thai knockouts in a three-week span, with his latest being against Tagir Khalilov at ONE Fight Night 12 this past July.

Rodtang vs. Superlek will headline ONE Friday Fights 34, which takes place inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The September 22 event will be available on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel.

About the author

Jake Foley is a journalist at Sportskeeda, specializing in covering all forms of combat sports, including MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. His passion is ignited by the exceptional fusion of physical and mental skills demanded by world-class fighters in these sports. Jake is captivated by the intricate mix of fierce determination and a modest mindset exhibited by athletes in these disciplines. He also finds the atmosphere of major championships, like the epic clash between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, truly unparalleled.

Jake has earned his UFC credentials to cover the major events for Sportskeeda and has conducted several interviews.

Jake supports various teams across several professional sports, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Inter Miami, Norwich City, Miami Marlins, and Las Vegas Golden Knights. The sports moment Jake will never forget is Jon Jones dismantling Vladimir Matyushenko.

Since joining the SportsKeeda team, Jake has written 400 articles covering several MMA promotions, including the UFC and ONE Championship. He continues to work hard to maintain his journalistic integrity and tell the stories of fighters worldwide.

Know More

Follow One Championship News, Schedule & Results at Sportskeeda.

Edited by C. Naik