Aung La N Sang, ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion, defends his middleweight crown at ONE: Spirit of a Warrior today June 29 at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
N Sang, better known as the ‘Burmese Python’ said he is eager to defend his title against the best challengers.
“Everytime I perform in front of my people in Myanmar, my heart is full and my soul fulfilled. As the reigning ONE Middleweight & Light Heavyweight World Champion, I welcome all challengers. Those who want to come get it, come get it. But this belt is staying in Myanmar, and I will do everything in my power to protect our honor,” said N Sang.
“This title means a lot to me and my fans, and to everyone who has supported me since day one. I will step onto the canvas this 29 June in the best shape of my career and claim victory once again in front of my friends and family back home.”
N Sang stakes his crown against a worthy challenger in Ken Hasegawa of Japan.
“My career inside the cage has brought me to the pinnacle of the sport, and now, to a world title shot in Asia’s largest martial arts organization. It is an honor to lend my talents to ONE Championship, and I will relish this opportunity to showcase my skills to the world and to make Japan proud. Taking on Aung La N Sang for the middleweight title, it’s not going to be easy. He is a tremendous competitor and an even greater champion. But I am confident of victory and that my hand will be raised as the new champion,” said Hasegawa.
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