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Bangkok Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
ONE Championship: Nabil throws subtle dig at Superlek, ready for Haggerty after shock belt promotion at Friday Fights 114
Nabil Anane is ready to defend his newly earned ONE Championship crown – firing a subtle shot at Superlek after his surprise elevation from interim status. The 21-year-old was promoted to undisputed bantamweight Muay Thai champion during an in-ring interview at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, moments after his younger brother Yonis made a successful debut at ONE Friday Fights 114. Asked whether a bout with former titleholder Jonathan Haggerty might be next, Anane kept things simple. 'If it should be [Haggerty], of course, why not?' he told the Bangkok Post. 'I won't refuse any fights – just come on weight and let's fight.' The Thai-Algerian star was understandably smiling after months of frustration were washed away, following former champion Superlek's weight miss and hydration fail before their clash at ONE 172 in Saitama, Japan in March. Anane won that fight by unanimous decision but was left empty-handed despite Superlek being stripped of the belt on the scale. ONE chairman Chatri Sityodtong later said at the post-event press conference that Superlek had refused to go five rounds, meaning the fight could not be contested for the title. In a May interview, Superlek told the Bangkok Post he had been open to a five-round title fight and was unsure why it didn't happen – comments Chatri disputed, saying the Thai had personally told ONE officials he would only accept a three-round bout. Those claims frustrated Anane, the Bangkok Post understands, though he kept quiet publicly – until now. Friday's shock announcement brought an end to that saga. With no warning, Anane was invited into the ring at Lumpinee and informed mid-interview by commentator Mitch Chilson that he was no longer interim champion, but officially the undisputed bantamweight king. 'Yeah, of course I was surprised because I didn't know this – they didn't tell me before,' he said. 'I just came here, my brother got a win, I was happy. They called me up, I thought they were going to announce a fight or something. But then they just said I'm now the champion. 'I was very surprised, very happy. I didn't have any words – I was shaking.' Anane said the past few months had been difficult to process, but the moment was worth the wait. 'This is my first time being this happy,' he added. 'I just want to thank them so much. I didn't know what to do.' A potential rematch with Superlek appears unlikely for now, with 'The Kicking Machine' on an extended break, but Haggerty – who also holds ONE's bantamweight kickboxing belt – remains a strong candidate to face Anane next. And after a wild few months of interim belts, weigh-in drama and confusion, Anane is just happy to have clarity – and ready to defend his place at the top. 'I like Japan,' he said, eyeing a potential return at ONE 173 on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand. Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ivan Parshikov got an electric shock after winning a fight Credit: X 4 He could be seen to go completely stiff Credit: X 4 He fell to the floor after the freak accident Credit: X The Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short. Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring. However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock. His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas. READ MORE ON SPORT I'VE GOT LEW Hamilton gives F1 rival lift on his private jet after he was booked on EasyJet Fortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water. This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury. He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear. Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Fans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Omg you lucky your alive bro." Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight A second wrote: "Is there a new battle nickname now 'Charged'?" A third commented: "He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser." A fourth said: "He's a power bank, charged for the whole evening." Another added: "That fight was shocking." He has also shared a new video of himself receiving electrotherapy from a TENS machine. 4 He has since been using a TENS machine Credit: Instagram Parshikov's judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to "smoke a bong or a joint" before the bout. It has previously been promoted by boxing icon Mike Tyson.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis
A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand. Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations. Advertisement 4 Ivan Parshikov got an electric shock after winning a fight Credit: X 4 He could be seen to go completely stiff Credit: X 4 He fell to the floor after the freak accident Credit: X The Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short. Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring. However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock. His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas. Advertisement READ MORE ON SPORT Fortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water. This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury. He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear. Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Exclusive Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Fans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Omg you lucky your alive bro." Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight A second wrote: "Is there a new battle nickname now 'Charged'?" Advertisement A third commented: "He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser." A fourth said: "He's a power bank, charged for the whole evening." Another added: "That fight was shocking." He has also shared a Advertisement 4 He has since been using a TENS machine Credit: Instagram Parshikov's judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to It has previously been promoted by boxing icon
The Sun
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis
A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand. Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations. 4 4 4 The Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short. Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring. However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock. His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas. Fortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water. This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury. He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear. Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Fans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Omg you lucky your alive bro." Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight A second wrote: "Is there a new battle nickname now 'Charged'?" A third commented: "He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser." A fourth said: "He's a power bank, charged for the whole evening." Another added: "That fight was shocking." He has also shared a new video of himself receiving electrotherapy from a TENS machine. Parshikov's judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to "smoke a bong or a joint" before the bout. It has previously been promoted by boxing icon Mike Tyson.
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Astonishing SIMULTANEOUS KNOCKDOWN sees kickboxing fight likened to Dragonball Z as fighters fly off each other
There was plenty on the line including a mega-money contract CLASH OF TITANS Astonishing SIMULTANEOUS KNOCKDOWN sees kickboxing fight likened to Dragonball Z as fighters fly off each other Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the astonishing moment two kickboxers achieved a simultaneous knockdown in a fight likened to Dragonball Z. The amazing scenes occurred in Thailand at the ONE kickboxing event. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Two fighters landed simultaneous knockdowns in amazing scenes 4 The incredible battle occurred in Thailand 4 Fans were left amazed at the double hit It saw Ramadan Ondash and Chartpayak Sakastoon clash in a star-studded fight. And there was plenty on the line, with the winner securing a £70,000 contract with the ONE Championship. The high-stakes battle showed from the off as both men went hammer and tongs at each other. The two fighters both ended up hitting the deck as blows went flying in from all angles. READ MORE IN MMA HEAT IS ON Inside Jake Paul's camp on £30m ranch where he almost FIRED his coaches However, the second round got even crazier. As the competitors clashed, they each struck each other at the same time. And in amazing scenes, the two fighters both went flying before hitting the ground simultaneously. The crowd went wild as they got back to their feet. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But it was Ondash who took the win on the night, securing his contract while inflicting Saksatoon's first-ever career defeat. Fans at home were left amazed by the battle, with some likening the double knockdown to cartoon Dragonball Z. MMA star 'kisses' and 'humps' rival in bizarre celebration… before he's punched out of the octagon by defeated star 4 The fight was compared to cartoon Dragonball Z Credit: Dragonball Z One said: 'Like Goku and Vegeta.' Another declared: 'Bruh the double knockdown.' One noted: 'This fight was bananas.' Another added: 'This was crazy.'
