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Bangkok Post
3 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
16 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.'
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Astonishing SIMULTANEOUS KNOCKDOWN sees kickboxing fight likened to Dragonball Z as fighters fly off each other
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. 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 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. Most read in MMA 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.'
Nikkei Asia
2 days ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Shipping company ONE hedges against China risks with home-built vessels
ONE Singapore, the company's newest ship, can run on both heavy fuel oil and low-emission fuels like methanol and ammonia. (Photo by Tomonori Washida) TOMONORI WASHIDA TOKYO -- Container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) unveiled a Japan-built ship on Tuesday, one of 15 vessels it plans to launch in the next two years as it looks to mitigate risks from ongoing U.S.-China tensions. "We like to think we are an international company, truly a global international company," said CEO Jeremy Nixon at the christening of a ship at an Imabari Shipbuilding plant in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, on Tuesday. "I'm very pleased to say that this was the first set of ships that we built, which are owned by ONE."
Business Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Post-consolidation, Ocean Network Express charts course for greener future in Singapore-centric fleet expansion
[SINGAPORE] Being based in Singapore is an advantage in building a greener fleet, shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) CEO Jeremy Nixon said in an interview with The Business Times. ONE is undergoing a major fleet expansion for a lower-carbon future, with about 50 new vessels on order. This includes a fleet of 32 S Class container ships that will be registered in Singapore. These can be modified to use the greener fuels methanol or ammonia, and thus enjoy incentives for cleaner ships, said Nixon. Another eight new ships will run on liquefied natural gas, which is also less pollutive than conventional fuel oil. All these are part of ONE's decarbonisation strategy to slash emissions by 60 per cent by 2030, and reach net zero emissions by 2050. The S Class ships are the first major new fleet since ONE was formed in 2017, in the merger of three Japanese shipping companies – Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and K Line – with a total fleet of around 240 vessels. In its early years, the company focused on consolidating the merger, and could not afford expansion until around 2021, said Nixon. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up ONE has been profitable over the past six years. Like the rest of the industry, it did well during the pandemic, turning profits of US$16.8 billion in 2021 and US$15 billion in 2022. For its 2024 financial year ended March 2025, it posted a profit of US$4.2 billion from a revenue of US$19.2 billion. It is the world's sixth-largest shipping company with about 260 vessels and a combined capacity of just over two million TEUs. This expansion should take its fleet to over 300 vessels, adding more than 650,000 TEU in capacity. This would bring ONE closer to its nearest competitor, fifth-ranked Hapag-Lloyd, and keep it just ahead of seventh-ranked Evergreen Marine, even as both rivals are making multi-billion dollar investments in new alternative-fuel ships. Go green (From left) Samuel Soo, regional director Tokyo office, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); Kenneth Lim, assistant chief executive, industry and transformation, MPA ; Tan Beng Tee, executive director Singapore Maritime Foundation ; Jeremy Nixon, CEO, Ocean Network Express ; Ng Weiting, deputy director, international maritime centre division, MPA; at a recent vessel naming ceremony in Japan. PHOTO: DERRYN WONG, BT After the first few S Class vessels have been in service for five years, they will go back to the shipyard for their scheduled dry dock survey. At that point, they can be retrofitted to use ammonia or methanol. The next 20 to 30 new vessels, however, will be dual-fuel from the start – particularly for methanol. 'That will then allow them to apply for green incentives under the Singapore flag,' said Nixon. Singapore's Green Ship Programme offers concessions on initial registration fees, annual tonnage taxes and port fees for cleaner ships that qualify. Older ships can also qualify for some of these benefits if they are upgraded to use cleaner fuels. Methanol and ammonia are not yet available as commercial ship fuel, but Singapore is laying the groundwork to supply them, with trials and regulatory frameworks. ONE and Singapore are 'like-minded' on decarbonisation, said Nixon, noting that ONE was a founding partner of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation in Singapore. 'I think there's a real ecosystem here in Singapore to support decarbonisation and encourage it,' he said. 'And it's great to see that the MPA (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) is encouraging people to think about decarbonisation, but also giving them some incentive if they do it, if they bring their ships onto the Singapore flag.' Go big, but go smart Scale is 'very, very important' for modern shipping lines, as economies of scale help them stay profitable, said Nixon. Having larger ships that can carry more containers is more efficient and less polluting on a per-container basis, he noted. 'Because if you go with small ship sizes, they're not efficient. Their carbon intensity is not good.' But growing a fleet of large vessels is not the only way to scale. Said Nixon: 'You actually need to have one or two or three consortia partners, where you co-load activity.' ONE is both attaining scale and expanding its network through the Premier Alliance with South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine and Taiwan's Yang Ming. All three member lines cooperate and share ship capacity. This allows ONE to have wider geographical coverage and greater shipping frequency. ONE is also using technology to boost efficiency, said Nixon. 'For the last five years now, we've had a strong focus on technology, systems innovation – including AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning.' It uses in-house AI and machine learning tools to improve ship routes, avoid bad weather and even predict container bookings. By avoiding bad weather, ships do not burn as much fuel. Predicting demand, meanwhile, means that ONE can avoid shipping too many empty containers.
