Exclusive: Striker Talks KO Mindset Ahead of ONE Friday Fights 126

Antar Kacem once took a fight on less than 24 hours’ notice — because he needed the money. It ended in a brutal knockout loss to Avatar PK Saenchai. For the French-Algerian striker, that lesson was painful but unforgettable: Desperation in combat sports can cost you everything.

Now, in this exclusive ONE Friday Fights 126 main card interview, Kacem reflects on that experience while preparing to return to Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium for ONE Friday Fights 126. The 27-year-old has built a reputation for his rangy frame, knockout power, and a willingness to fight with everything on the line.

ONE Friday Fights 126’s Kacem: “Fighting at Lumpinee has become a habit”

For more than two years, Kacem has…