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Andrew Whitelaw

Nabil Anane told the Post he is determined to avenge the only knockout loss of his career when gets into the ring with Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 172 in Tokyo on March 23.
The 20-year-old has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Muay Thai but fell to Superlek in the first round when they met in 2023 – a humbling moment for the towering 6’4 Thai-Algerian.
But rather than let that defeat define him, he used it as fuel. Since then, he has put together a dominant six-fight winning streak, capped by a stunning stoppage win over Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 to claim the interim bantamweight Muay Thai title and a US$50,000 bonus.
“Yes, because I have lost once and now is my revenge – I’m the underdog for sure,” Anane said of his coming fight with Superlek.


Anane is no stranger to big fights. Despite his age, he has already faced and beaten some of the world’s best. But he said this one feels different.
“This second time, I really don’t want to lose,” he said. “And it’s going to be a great fight.”
Their first encounter was brief, but Anane said both men were well-matched in skill and strategy.
“We are both technical fighters,” he added. “If someone sees an opening, we must go for it.
“If I see the opening, for sure I will go for it. If he sees one, he will come for it. It depends on the tactics. We both have to be careful and find the opening. Whoever finds it first must go for it, and maybe we can finish.”
Anane said he believes his heart and determination will be his biggest assets in this fight.

“Yes, I will be needing it so much for this fight,” he said.
Since his last fight, Anane has had time to reflect on his journey and said securing the interim title was never about glory but to secure a rematch with Superlek.
“I was very locked in because I knew if I won, I would get my chance for revenge,” he said. “I really wanted this fight, and I did it.”
Despite his rising status, Anane remains grounded: he has yet to splurge on any luxury purchases, choosing instead to support his family with his fight earnings.
“I give the money to my family,” he said. “Every fight money goes to them.
“I never touch it. Everything I bought is from sponsorship money.”


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ONE Championship

Nabil Anane holds the bantamweight Muay Thai title after his win over Nico Carrillo at ONE 170. Photo: ONE Championship

Nabil Anane (right) will face Superlek Kiatmoo9 (left) for a second time at ONE 172. Photo: ONE Championship

Lyndon Knowles has held the WBC Muay Thai heavyweight belt twice, but says he is now ready to relinquish it for a ONE Championship title. Photo: Handout

Lyndon Knowles, 38, is just two fights away from reaching 100 professional bouts. Photo: Handout

From left, coach Christian Knowles with Jonathan Haggerty and Lyndon Knowles. Photo: Handout

ONE Championship back in US with highly anticipated Stamp v Zamboanga headlining event

Denice Zamboanga (left) and Stamp Fairtex (right) are set for a mega fight at ONE 173 in Denver on August 1. Photo: ONE Championship

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The 20-year-old is one of the most exciting young talents in Muay Thai but fell to Superlek in the first round when they met in 2023


The 20-year-old is one of the most exciting young talents in Muay Thai but fell to Superlek in the first round when they met in 2023.
