Numsurin Ready To Make History Against Nadaka In Inaugural Atomweight Title Fight At ONE 173

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Thai striker Numsurin Chor Ketwina speaks candidly about the opportunity to fight for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title when he faces 10-time Muay Thai World Champion and Japan's greatest Muay Thai star Nadaka at ONE 173 on 16 November.

History will be made in this championship bout between two elite atomweight strikers with contrasting styles and career trajectories. The winner will forever be remembered as the first-ever ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion.

Numsurin has studied Nadaka extensively and identified the Japanese star's most dangerous attributes. The Thai veteran recognizes his opponent's fast footwork and accurate striking, which compensate for any lack of raw power with precision and volume.

"His fighting style includes fast footwork and accurate weapons. Even though they're not very powerful, they can [knock] you to the ground. His strengths include speed and accurate weapons," Numsurin explained.

"My strength would be my punches. I do have a plan to put him down. I'm working on my speed in order to cope with his speed. He is a very nice guy. But on the stage, there could be no mercy."

The Thai veteran believes his punching power gives him the edge needed to overcome Nadaka's speed advantage. Numsurin has developed specific strategies to match his opponent's quickness while capitalizing on opportunities to land his heavier strikes.

This championship opportunity represents the culmination of Numsurin's lifelong dream. The newly created atomweight division provides the Thai striker with his chance to finally claim ONE World Championship gold and cement his legacy in Muay Thai history.

"I want to be a World Champion. It has been my dream for a long time. There is a newly opened opportunity for this weight [class]. That is something I yearn for," Numsurin said.

"There's no pressure for me because I am the big underdog. I am chill but deep down, I hope that I will get it. ONE's Muay Thai belt is globally renowned. If I get it, I will be more famous."

ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri features five highly anticipated ONE World Title bouts along with several high-octane non-title clashes. Fans in India can catch all the action live on pay-per-view at live.onefc.com.