Flyweight Muay Thai star Diego Paez is on a mission to indicate the world there’s extra to him following an unlucky debut earlier this yr.
The mullet-rocking mauler meets spirited teenager Johan Ghazali at ONE Combat Night time 32. The pair sq. off in flyweight Muay Thai at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, on Friday, June 6.
Paez’s debut didn’t go down the way in which he had desired. He met former rival Sean Climaco this previous February at ONE Combat Night time 28. The pair had beforehand fought twice outdoors of ONE, battling to a draw of their most up-to-date affair.
Of their third conflict earlier this yr, the stage couldn’t have gotten any greater or higher for Paez to hunt final revenge on. However that wouldn’t be the case. On prime of an intriguing trilogy bout, the ONE Championship debut jitters got here into impact.
He allowed his American compatriot to set the tone. Paez grew into the bout, however Climaco had managed to outstrike him with sturdy jabs and heavy kicks en path to a split-decision win.
Heading into his second contest below the ONE banner, Paez is set to not let that occur once more. He feels way more settled, and he’s relishing the chance to conflict with one of many promotion’s brightest stars.
“That is my second struggle below ONE, and I didn’t get the efficiency that I wish to get within the first one, however I’m excited to go on the market and actually set up myself on this promotion and get the respect that I deserve,” he stated.
“I feel this struggle goes to be most likely the very best struggle of the evening.”
