Scowl! Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Iran Diaz cheek to jowl

WBC superflyweight champion, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, and  audacious Mexican contender Iran Diaz knuckled down to it and  in the ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES Open Workout at Nakornloung Promotion Gym in Bangkok.

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai is one of the most celebrated and famous boxers in Thailand’s history, winning the prestigious WBC Super Flyweight World Title two times. Holding a professional record of 46-4-1 with 41 knockouts, Sor Rungvisai will defend his WBC belt in a historical event in Thailand, ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES.

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai said:

“Thank you all for coming out here today. I am truly grateful for all the support you have shown throughout my career. To be able to represent my country in this sport is a privilege and I will do everything in my power to make my people, my fans proud. Iran Diaz is a worthy opponent. He is strong and determined. But I am confident in my skills and I will bring victory back home. Defending my title in front of my home crowd is very important to me, and I thank ONE Championship for giving me the opportunity. I am proud to showcase the Thai warrior spirit and prove to the world that we are among the very best.”

Iran “MagnifiKO” Diaz of Sonora, Mexico is one of the rising talents in Mexican boxing. He holds a  record of 14-2-3, with 6 knockouts. His most notable victories have come over dangerous former World Champions Hernan “Tyson” Marquez and Luis Concepcion.
Iran Diaz commented:

“This opportunity is a big one for me in my career. I am facing one of the toughest boxers in the world. Sor Rungvisai is aggressive and strong, but so am I. Mexican boxers are the best in the sport. It’s in our blood and I am proud to represent my country here on the global stage. This is without a doubt the biggest fight in my time as a professional. I have a great team behind me helping me prepare for this. I am coming into the ring in the best shape of my life and I can’t wait to score this huge victory.”