‘I Can Read Him Like A Book’ – Tawanchai Doesn’t Expect Any Surprises In World Title Rematch With Superbon

Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai is confident that he’s figured out his past foe and soon-to-be World Title challenger Superbon.

On January 24 in Asia primetime, the hard-hitting Thai superstars will battle for Tawanchai’s gold in a must-watch rematch at ONE 170, which goes down at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

Their first World Title encounter took place in December 2023 at ONE Friday Fights 46, where the PK Saenchai representative secured a narrow majority decision to retain the divisional gold in a five-round thriller.

That unforgettable scrap was Superbon’s first appearance in small-gloved Muay Thai. Since then, he’s picked up a victory in “the art of eight limbs” and also claimed the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Title.

According to Tawanchai, fans can expect another all-out war on January 24. He told onefc.com:

“The second fight against Superbon should be just as fun as the first one because Superbon should be more familiar with Muay Thai. I’m ready.”

The pair’s first clash was a beautiful and dramatic display of Muay Thai, with both men finding moments of success.

Tawanchai admits that Superbon – now the #1-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender – is a dangerous counter-striker with a knack for taking advantage of the smallest openings.

But after sharing the ring with him for 15 fast-paced minutes, he believes he knows what to expect from the challenger:

“Superbon’s strengths are his sharp eye, razor attacks, and good timing. But now, I can read him like a book. I know every trick he’s going to bring to me, but I won’t say them now.”

Well aware of his opponent’s championship-caliber fight IQ and immense technical prowess, Tawanchai isn’t about to guarantee a quick or easy knockout.

One thing he can promise, though, is another action-packed bout that’s sure to deliver fireworks for as long as it lasts:

“I can’t predict this fight because this is a matchup between fighters of the same level whose skills are on par. But, I still don’t want to lose. I absolutely can’t lose.

“What I want to prove in this fight is that I want to make everyone who comes to watch it is entertained. It’ll be absolutely incredible. This fight’s going to be a barnburner.”

Tawanchai Targets Kickboxing Gold Next

If he’s able to get past Superbon again at ONE 170, Tawanchai PK Saenchai will have further asserted himself as one of the planet’s top pound-for-pound strikers.

With that in mind, he’s setting his sights on two-sport glory:

“My goal in 2025 is to keep my Muay Thai belt and become the kickboxing king.”

While he’s cemented himself as a global superstar in Muay Thai, the 25-year-old is no stranger to the bigger gloves of kickboxing. In 2023, he scored two kickboxing wins against top-flight competition, showing that his well-rounded skill set translates to different striking disciplines.

Tawanchai said that he’s happy to face anyone and everyone – including reigning king Superbon – on his way to the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Title:

“If I win this fight against Superbon, I want to cross over to kickboxing and fight anyone in the rankings.

“If I have to fight for the World Title against Superbon, I’m happy to do so because I want to get a kickboxing belt to prove myself.”