Former ONE featherweight kickboxing world title challenger Marat Grigorian of Armenia was shocked to see a familiar face walk into his gym in Thailand.
ONE Championship bantamweight kickboxing contender Yuki Yoza visited the iconic Armenian for a sparring session, and Grigorian was left impressed.
He said in a recent clip on ONE Championship’s official Instagram:
“He never wraps his hands. I’m just surprised. How come he didn’t break his hands? Last week, Yuki Yoza came to spar in our gym. I was here in Thailand, in Phuket. And my coach called me. ‘You have some fan, he wants to spar with you.’ He showed it to me, it was Yuki Yoza.”
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Grigorian added:
“If he comes [again], of course, we will spar together. He’s doing really good. He’s a very clever fighter. A very strong-minded fighter. He’s a dangerous fighter. For his division, I think he will make it really difficult for Nabil and Haggerty.”
Grigorian will face Japanese star Kaito Ono in a three-round featherweight kickboxing match at ONE SAMURAI 1, which will take place live on Wednesday, April 29 at the Ariake Arena. That same card, Yoza will challenge ‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty for bantamweight kickboxing gold.
Fans in the United States and Canada can visit ONE Championship’s official website for more information on how to watch ONE SAMURAI 1 from their location.
Marat Grigorian says after Kaito Ono, Superbon has nowhere else to hide: “It’s already time for a title shot again”
Marat Grigorian is expecting to book another crack at ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon after he gets through with business against Kaito Ono at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29.
He said:
“Yes, it’s already time for a title shot again, I think. I always beat the top guys. After Superbon, there’s no one left. It’s more interesting if I’m going to beat Superbon, and after that, I can fight all the other guys.”
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Marat Grigorian’s next fight.
Edited by Aziel Karthak
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