Thai megastar Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon will face the most emotionally challenging fight of his career when he battles mentor and close friend Nong-O Hama for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The 28-year-old former longtime champion expressed profound respect for the 39-year-old legend while acknowledging the necessity of their battle to determine the division’s undisputed king.
Rodtang seeks redemption after being stripped of his belt in November 2024 for missing weight, while Nong-O pursues what could be his final opportunity to capture ONE Championship gold after dropping down from bantamweight.