š is already a breakout sensation in ONE Championship, and he has all the potential toĀ reach the top in the worldās largest martial arts organization.Ā
š The 20-year-old phenom will next showcase his massive potential against Soe Lin Oo at ONE Friday Fights 81.
š is already a breakout sensation in ONE Championship, and he has all the potential toĀ reach the top in the worldās largest martial arts organization.Ā
š Next, the 20-year-old phenom will square off against lethwei legend in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash atĀ on September 27.Ā
š °Although Anane lost in his ONE debut against pound-for-pound great , the setback only spurred him on ā and heās taken big scalp after big scalp to earn the .
š±The surging Algerian-Thai striker will be looking for his fifth straight win and another step forward when he returns to action in Asia primetime at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.Ā
šBefore Anane steps into the ring for another big test, check out three reasons why he could be a future superstar in the world of Muay Thai.Ā
ą¹While Ananeās 37-5 professional record is impressive, itās still early days compared to some of his experienced peers in ONEās stacked bantamweight Muay Thai division. Ā
ā±Still, the youngster already has some incredible names on his resume that put him ahead of the curve.Ā
š¶After becoming the youngest WBC Muay Thai World Champion in history, he jumped in to face current ONE Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Superlek in his big-show debut. Ā Ā
šThat matchup represented a massive step up in competition, but Anane has since beaten a host of elite names, including seasoned Muay Thai World Champions and , along with two-time ONE World Title challenger .Ā
ź§At this point, itās clear that Anane is ready to mix it up with the best of the best for a long time to come.Ā
āØAnaneās opponents have consistently struggled to deal with his unique frame.Ā
ź¦ÆDespite competing at the bantamweight limit of 145 pounds, he stands at a colossal 6-foot-4, which is a height that most of his peers have never had to encounter inside the ring.
ą¼But itās not enough to just have that height; the Pattaya resident knows how to use it.
šAnane has very long limbs that can land from way outside of his foeās range in any fight as he throws sharp combinations and long kicks.Ā
š ŗHe can also use those limbs to score crushing knees in the clinch when the distance closes, meaning he is dangerous no matter what range his rivals try to beat him in.Ā
š§øOn the surface, Ananeās praying mantis-like frame might not look as powerful as those of his stockier counterparts, but he makes the leverage pay off.Ā
š°Notably, he has knocked out four opponents in his last six wins, including Kulabdam and , who have both shown their durability against other big hitters. Ā
ą·“The Team Mehdi Zatout representative has a potent right hand that can turn out the lights if it lands on his opponentās chin. Ā
šHis knees can also get the job done, and he has sharp elbows that have helped him dispatch rivals in previous fights. Ā
šThis makes Anane incredibly dangerous for the rest of the bantamweight division āĀ but exciting for fans, who will always tune in to see him in action.Ā