Jake Peacock ready to tattoo Japanese foe with the word ‘Ichigeki’: “I'm going to place it on Suakim's face”

‘The One’ Jake Peacock is extremely excited to fight in Japan, and he even got a fitting tattoo to commemorate the biggest fight of his career.

The Canadian-English striker will face former three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin of Thailand in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri.

Speaking to the South China Morning Post, Peacock revealed a new ink, which he’d show to the world on Nov. 16 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

"Yeah. I got my guy to tattoo this onto my foot once I knew I was signed for Japan. It used to be on my Gi growing up, my Kyokushin Gi. The word is 'Ichigeki' and it means a single blow, a single strike to finish the fight. I got that tattooed on my foot, and I'm going to place it on Suakim's face at some point in the fight.”

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Peacock’s confidence is well warranted after his consecutive victories over Kohei Shinjo and Shinji Suzuki in the home of martial arts.

The 30-year-old’s Kyokushin karate background is evident in his fighting style. His flow, pace, and rhythm have made him a natural in ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’.

Watch the full interview:

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Jake Peacock vows to steal the show at ONE 173

In a night filled with some of the best martial artists in the world, Jake Peacock is ready to steal the spotlight at ONE 173.

The 30-year-old striker plans to leave an impression on the Japanese fans inside Ariake Arena.

'The One' said in the same interview:

"100 percent. The level on the card is fantastic, and the crowd in Japan always shows up. The fans always show up. And the fighters in ONE always show up. I think it's a recipe for an amazing card."

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Edited by Aziel Karthak