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Third-ranked ONE flyweight Muay Thai contender Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom says his next fight is so important, that it has the power to change his life and his children's lives for the better.
Smith is getting set to run it back with the divisional king 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the gold, and he believes it's the most important fight of his life.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Smith talked about the magnitude of his rematch with Rodtang.
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The 32-year-old Bad Company / Thaifist representative stated:
"The fight itself, to accomplish gaining the world title, is unbelievable. It could change my children’s lives. It’s what I wake up every day thinking about. But it doesn’t change how hard I train. I train as hard as I can no matter what’s in front of me."
Smith faced Rodtang for the first time in May of 2022, losing a wide unanimous decision after getting dominated for three whole rounds.
The fierce Englishman is a permanent fixture in 'The Iron Man's highlight reel. But Smith is looking to turn things around with a do-over against Thailand's favorite son.
Fans won't have to wait long to see these two trade leather again in the ONE Championship ring.
Jacob Smith runs it back with Rodtang Jitmuangnon for flyweight Muay Thai belt at ONE 169 on Prime Video
The United Kingdom's Jacob Smith is set to lock horns with former tormentor 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title.
The two do battle at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.
