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    ‘He Can Retire Now’ – Zhang Peimian Plans to Send Sam-A Pack Victoriously to ONE 169

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    chinese genius “Fighting Cock” Zhang Peimian He is ready to face the most decorated opponent of his career and aims to achieve a new success in his gold medal on Friday, November 8. ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug.

    That night, the 21-year-old forward will take on the former two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion. Sam-A Gaiyanghadao In an important strawweight kickboxing match at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

    For Zhang, this fight represents the opportunity to defeat the true icon of striking arts. Twenty years his senior, Sam-A is a veteran with over 400 career tackles who has firmly established himself as one of the greatest forwards in history.

    Despite his foe’s incredible list of achievements – which includes the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Titles as well as the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title – the young Chinese star says he is not intimidated.

    When asked if he would be nervous going toe-to-toe, Zhang said: onefc.com:

    “Many people have asked me the same question. My answer is: I am never afraid of a fight, and this is just a fight.”

    An explosive athlete who loves to use a high volume of attacks to overwhelm his enemies, Zhang has all the tools needed to defeat the planet’s best forwards.

    While “Fighting Rooster” knows the Thai legend has the advantage in experience overall, he insists he is actually the more skilled kickboxer.

    Moreover, he predicts that Sam-A will not be able to match his physical stature:

    “He has a wealth of experience in both kickboxing and Muay Thai, but I think I have a better advantage in kickboxing.

    “His straight crosses and knee strikes are well known, but his weakness may be due to his physical ability as he is old.”

    Zhang respects everything Sam-A has accomplished throughout her career, but feels her time has passed.

    With this in mind, he plans to send the Thai icon into retirement this Friday:

    “It is time for young soldiers to take over. “He can retire now.”

    Zhang Aims for Another World Title Shot

    Zhang Peimian has his sights set on the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title, and Sam-A Gaiyanghadao also stands in his way.

    ‘Warrior Rooster’ challenged for divisional gold in 2022, coming off a tough decision Jonathan Di Bella in the main event ONE 162.

    He is now confident that the win at ONE 169 will earn him another opportunity:

    “Sam-A is a legend. If I can win, it will prove that I have the ability to fight for the golden belt. Yes, I think winning this fight will give me a chance to challenge for the World Title.”

    Prajanchai PK Saenchai He currently holds the strawweight kickboxing belt. However, the title holder discussed moving up in weight, which could lead to a possible rematch between Zhang and Di Bella.

    Whether gold is at stake or not, the Chinese star is happy to have a new showdown with his Italian-Canadian rival:

    “Of course I want to fight for the title, but if Di Bella wants to fight again, let’s do that.”

    Harry
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