Thai star Nong-O Gaiyanghadao is ready to stop Han Zi Hao of China when they meet for the inaugural ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title at ONE: Clash of Legends at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani on Saturday.
"I am really confident I can beat him," said the 32-year-old Nong-O, adding that he has been in intensive training for the encounter.
"I have trained for three months in Singapore. To strengthen my body, sports science has been used and it works very well.
"I can say that I am 100 percent ready for the fight. I am now mentally and physically fit."
The Sakon Nakhon martial artist admitted that his Chinese opponent cannot be underestimated since he has faced a myriad of Thai boxers including Tuktahong Petchpayathai, Saengmanee Saengmaneemuaythaigym and Muangthai PK Saenchaimuaythaigym.
"He has practised Muay Thai since he was a child. He can speak Thai. I know he has worked hard for this fight. I cannot underestimate him at all," Nong-O told yesterday's press conference.
In a lightweight MMA contest, Bangkok's Shannon "OneShin" Wiratchai is scheduled to face Mongolia's Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu.
The 30-year-old Thai said he is confident of victory against the powerful Tsogookhuu, who came in as a late replacement for his original opponent Kim Tae-Kyun of South Korea.
"It is not a problem to fight the Mongolian even though his punches are powerful," Shannon.
""I have changed my training to deal with his powerful punches."
The event will be broadcast live on Thairath TV (32) from 9.30pm.
