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Johan Ghazali On Plans After ONE Fight Night 17: ‘I’m Not Going To Jump In Too Fast’

17-year-old Johan Ghazali had his breakout moment when ONE Championship returned to U.S. primetime with . The teen sensation left Edgar Tabares on the canvas with a crushing left hook to the body. The KO victory validated the hype surrounding the Malaysian-American, who understands the expectations that are growing around him.

“Of course. You know, I see the hype. I see the promotion they’re putting behind me, and, of course, I feel the pressure, you know. I feel the expectations, but I’m ready for it, you know. I’m ready for it,” Ghazali told ONE after the event.