“He has virtually no weaknesses” - Tawanchai PK Saenchai not underestimating tough Liu Mengyang

ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai understands he cannot lower his guard against proven upset specialist Liu Mengyang.

The Thai superstar will battle ‘Spirit Dragon’ in a pivotal featherweight kickboxing showdown in the finale of ONE Friday Fights 137 on Dec. 19 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tawanchai has done his due diligence on Liu and sees him as a formidable and worthy opponent.

The 26-year-old is particularly impressed by the Chinese star’s power and durability, which he discussed during the ONE Media Day Thailand.

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"Liu Mengyang has good combination of punches. He has virtually no weaknesses... His style is Kickboxing, so he's quite tough and durable," Tawanchai said.

Liu turned heads in his ONE debut last year, where he scored a stunning upset win over former interim ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri.

The Chinese striker proved that his win was no fluke by also beating highly touted Shadow Singha Mawynn at ONE Friday Fights 126.

Meanwhile, Tawanchai knows this is a risky fight, especially after losing his last bout. The PK Saenchai Muaythaigym standout wants to redeem himself after his devastating TKO defeat to Noiri at ONE 172.

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ONE Friday Fights 137 full event

Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. Liu Mengyang (kickboxing – featherweight)

Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai vs. PTT Apichart Farm (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Suablack Tor Pran49 vs. Pakorn PK Saenchai (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao vs. Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi (Muay Thai – strawweight)

Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri vs. Elbrus Osmanov (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Jo Nattawut vs. Mohammad Siasarani (Muay Thai – featherweight)

Zhang Peimian vs. Thongpoon PK Saenchai (kickboxing – strawweight)

Gingsanglek Wor Kumchamnarn vs. Suriyanlek Por Yenying (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Dedduanglek TDed99 vs. Shimon Yoshinari (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin vs. Regan Gowing (Muay Thai – atomweight)

Asahi Shinigawa vs. Denkriangkrai Singha Mawynn (Muay Thai – strawweight)

Pet Suanluangrodyok vs. Ryuya Okuwaki (Muay Thai – atomweight)

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Edited by Aziel Karthak