Knockout artist Thongpoon “guaranteed” another first-round finish against Zakaria El Zamari at One Fight Night 22
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- Thongpoon PK Senchai takes on Zakaria El Zamari at One Fight Night 22.
- Ahead of the fight, Thongpoon predicted a knockout finish to the bout on May 3.
Thailand’s fan favorite Thongpoon PK Senchai is aiming for his second straight first-round knockout in US primetime. The 26-year-old fighter faces Moroccan athlete Zakaria El Zamari in strawweight Muay Thai action on May 3 at One Fight Night 22 at the legendary Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand: Sundale vs Dyachkova On Prime Video.
He will enter the contest after his brutal TKO victory over Timur Chuikov in February. But Thongpoon will also face a new stylistic challenge, as El Jamari Carrying some of the best hands in the division with experience in boxing. Although Thongpoon agrees that his foe has thundered into his punches, he maintains the same confidence that made him a global superstar.
“Zakaria is a really fast fighter. But from my point of view, I still think I can throw the weapon faster than him. His advantage is his larger body, so I will rely on my agility and intelligence to fight him. I am sure I will win by first round KO,” she said.
But this is not Thongpun’s only plan. He says that fans will see something different from him this time.
“As always, I have prepared many tools for this fight, but I will focus on my punches in the first round because I want to win the bonus. But if he survives and the fight goes to the second round, everyone will definitely see another weapon from me.” Dr. Thongpun.
In fact, Thongpun earned his reputation as one of the most fearsome punchers, evident from his highlight-reel stoppage of Chuikov and another pair of first-round knockouts at the One Friday fight.
Thongpoon PK Senchai reveals his amazing mindset
Carrying ma*sive confidence ahead of this showdown with Zakaria El Zamari, Thongpoon PK Senchai doesn’t take it for granted. In an interesting perspective, Thongpun a*sumes every opponent is a good fighter.
“For me, I will always see everyone as better than me because it won’t make me careless. In the past, I thought I was better than others, and that made me arrogant and narcissistic. I was careless and made mistakes.” she said. “Now, I don’t think I’m better than anyone else. So, Zakaria is definitely better than me in this fight and I must overcome this challenge.”
As Thongpoon says, his new approach will ensure he puts his best foot forward every time he competes. And hopefully that leads to another surprise finish over El Zamari at ONE Fight Night 22.