ONE Championship to stage 'Super Series' kickboxing tiff

MANILA, Philippines — Fireworks are guaranteed by ONE Championship when “Heroes of Honor” comes off wraps this April.

While all eyes are on Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon as he tries to bolster his bid for another crack at the bantamweight championship when he takes on American Andrew Leone, the promotion is also readying to treat the fans to its new martial arts showcase — the Super Series.

ONE Championship’s premiere offering will feature international kickboxing superstar Giorgio Petrosyan of Italy, who takes on 25-year-old Jo Nattawut of Thailand.

The 32-year-old Petrosyan is known as one of the finest kickboxing talents in the world. He began his professional Muay Thai career at the age of 16 competing between bantamweight and middleweight, winning multiple titles across each division.

On the other hand, Nattawut is a kickboxing star from Atlanta, Georgia, with a pro record of 60-11-2. Originally from Korat, Thailand, Nattawut is a former Lion Fight Super Welterweight Champion and WMC Champion, known for his powerful elbow and knee strikes.

Aside from the marquee kickboxing talent debuting in the showcase, ONE is also set to unveil a five-rope ring that will be the official battleground of the skirmishes.

The second of four ONE Championship cards in Manila will be on April 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.