Thai Megastars Stamp And Superlek Set For Explosive Return At ONE 173

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ONE Championship's November blockbuster, ONE 173: Superbon Vs. Noiri, just keeps getting bigger and better, as the promotion has unveiled two more power-packed kickboxing matchups set for 16 November at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

First, reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion and pound-for-pound striking great Superlek Kiatmoo9 will move up a division to face Japanese kickboxing star Yuki Yoza in a thrilling bantamweight showdown.

Both strikers are known for their relentless kicking attacks, promising fireworks when they collide. It's not the first time the 29-year-old Thai megastar will compete at bantamweight. "The Kicking Machine" previously held the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title, which he lost due to missing weight.

Following a devastating loss and losing title on the scale in his most recent outing, Superlek is determined to show the world why he is considered one of the most feared strikers in the game. However, to do that, the Kiatmoo9 Gym representative must overcome a tough challenge in Yoza.

At just 27 years old, Yoza has become a household name in the kickboxing world, winning both his ONE fights in convincing fashion against tough opponents like Elbrus Osmanov and Petchtanong Petchfergus. Now, he's preparing for the toughest bout of his professional career.

In another high-stakes bout, former three-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex will return to action after a hiatus of more than two years. The Thai heartthrob has been recovering from a serious knee injury that forced her to relinquish the ONE Atomweight MMA World Title.

Stamp, 27, is arguably the most well-known female striker in combat sports. She has won fans all around the world with her exciting fighting style and walkouts that could make anyone dance.

Now, former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion will return to the sport for the first time since January 2023, as she takes on a Japanese legend. Kana hasn't been able to replicate the success that she enjoyed outside of ONE.

With just one win in her three ONE bouts, Kana hopes to spoil the return of the Thai megastar. However, she'll need to use every weapon in her arsenal to overcome a future Hall of Famer. Fans will be eagerly awaiting this high-profile contest.

ONE 173 Bout Card So Far

ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship Unification Bout: Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri

ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship Bout: Oumar Kane vs. Anatoly Malykhin

ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship Bout: Yuya Wakamatsu vs. Joshua Pacio

ONE Atomweight MMA World Championship Bout: Denice Zamboanga vs. Ayaka Miura

ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing Bout: Superlek vs. Yuki Yoza

ONE Atomweight Kickboxing Bout: Stamp vs. Kana

ONE Middleweight Submission Grappling bout: Giancarlo Bodoni vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.