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Fatherhood Fuels Champ Ahead of ONE Friday Fights 137

Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai discussed the profound impact fatherhood has had on his mindset and drive as he prepares to face China’s Liu Mengyang in a featherweight kickboxing clash at ONE Friday Fights 137 on Thursday, December 19, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Thai striker married his girlfriend Sawita Yingchuan in November 2024 before welcoming their firstborn son Kirin in May 2025, fundamentally changing his perspective on competition and legacy.

Tawanchai discussed his hopes for his son’s future while confirming his primary focus remains capturing the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship to complete his two-sport dominance.