The ONE Fight Night 6 main event showdown between ONE Featherweight World Kickboxing Champion Superbon Singha Mawynn and Azerbaijani-Belarusian challenger Chingiz “Chinga” Allazov packed an incredible amount of action and drama into several exciting minutes.
When the two clashed in Bangkok, Thailand last January, Superbon was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound kickboxer on the planet.
But with his ultra-aggressive style, lightning speed and right hand, Alazov ended the reign of the Thai king. All these ingredients make this fight the best kickboxing fight of 2023.
Superbon entered the competition looking like an unstoppable force, having defeated a trio of modern legends including Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, Giorgio Petrosyan and Marat Grigorian. Honestly, it looked like the King of Thailand would hold onto the kickboxing belt for years to come.
For his part, Allazov had won three straight fights – including a competitive three-round final tournament against the aforementioned Sitthichai – to claim the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix title in March 2022. In addition to the silver belt, he was awarded a shot at Superbon’s gold.
While there were a few delays, the stage was finally set for an epic showdown at ONE Fight Night 6 in January 2023, and it accomplished just that.
Alazov was a whirlwind of activity in the opening minutes of the fight as he mixed up stances, threw heavy boxing combinations and pressured his foe with kicks to the legs, head and body.
Superbon took a more measured approach, but kept the hometown crowd inside Bangkok’s Impact Arena on the edge of their seats as he attempted to counter with his world-renowned kicking power.
Perhaps sensing he had a speed and power advantage, “Chinga” put his foot on the gas pedal in the second frame. With just 30 seconds left in the round, the Azerbaijani-Belarusian challenger landed a devastating right hand to the World Champion’s jaw that sent him crashing to the canvas.
Although dazed, Superbon returned to his feet and was determined to continue.
However, seconds later, the kickboxing superstar ate another right hand that dropped him back to the mat.
Superbon would get back to his feet once more, but Allazov – feeling the World Title in his hands – came forward behind a huge right hand to score the third and final knockdown of the main event. Just like that, he became the new ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion.
Simply put, this contest offered sensational action from the opening bell to the highlight reel finish, leaving fans around the world in awe.
This action, combined with the blockbuster nature of a ONE World Title fight, makes this the best kickboxing fight of 2023.