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Nong-O Hama knows he's operating beyond his prime years, but that doesn't mean he'll let up on his dream of chasing two-division glory in ONE Championship. The former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion is coming off a clinical unanimous decision win over Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in their flyweight Muay Thai tussle at ONE Fight Night 31 earlier this month at Lumpinee Stadium.
Although Nong-O left the match with all three judges giving him the win, some fans couldn't help but give their two cents regarding the Thai legend's age.
Nong-O is 38 years old, way beyond his physical prime, and some fans believe he's already slowing down and should start mulling retirement.
The Thai legend, however, has other ideas.
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In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Nong-O said:
"No, I don't really want to say anything. I just want them to keep their eyes on me and just look at what I can do."
Nong-O is undoubtedly one of the greatest Muay Thai artists of all time and has a resume worthy of both envy and praise. The Thai legend is the inaugural ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion, and he defended his throne a record seven consecutive times, tied with former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Bibiano Fernandes and ONE women's strawweight MMA world champion Xiong Jing Nan.
With his win over the third-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender, Nong-O earned a strong case for his bid for a shot at the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title.
Watch Nong-O's entire interview below:
Superbon applauds Nong-O Hama's resilience against Kongthoranee
Superbon was in pure awe when he watched Nong-O Hama channel his legendary spirit against Kongthoranee in their Bangkok showdown.
Nong-O brushed off a knockdown scare in the second round to dominate Kongthoranee for the unanimous decision win at ONE Fight Night 31.
Superbon served as Nong-O's main cornerman during his rematch against Kongthoranee, and the ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion couldn't help but applaud his close friend.
In his interview with the media backstage, Superbon said:
"Because Nong-O has a lot of experience, he was able to withstand it, like he could easily seal the winning path against Kongthoranee."
