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ONE Championship announced that World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Flyweight World Champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai of Thailand and his challenger Iran “MagnifiKO” Diaz of Mexico have both made the contracted weight limit at the official weigh-in on October 5, 2018. They are expected to be ready for all the action which takes place on the evening of October 6, 2018.

Srisaket tipped the scales officially at 52 kilograms (114.6 pounds). Diaz easily made weight for the first world title contest of his professional career at 52.1kgs (114.8lbs).

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs Iran Diaz

Srisaket and Diaz are set to square off in the main event of “ONE: Kingdom of Heroes” at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The bout will be for the coveted WBC Super Flyweight World Championship.

In the co-main event, ONE Super Series Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion “Killer Bee” Kai Ting Chuang of Taiwan will defend her title against ONE Super Series debutant Stamp Fairtex. Also on the card are the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent, including big names such as Shinya Aoki, Ev Ting, Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, Leandro Issa, Petchmorrakot Wor. Sangprapai, Singtongnoi Por Telakun, Rika Ishige, and Petchdam Kaiyanghadao.

“I feel very strong and I have trained very hard for this,” Srisaket stated. “My weight is on point and I am expecting a tremendous showing this Saturday night. I am definitely looking to finish him within the distance.”

The reigning WBC Super Flyweight World Champion predicted that his upcoming bout will not go to a judges’ decision. He said, “Everyone who knows me, and is a fan of mine, knows what I bring to the table.”

“They all know how I fight,” the defending champion continued. “Every time I step into the ring, my mind is always thinking knockout. This time will be no different. I’m looking to put on a show for my hometown fans!”

For Diaz, the title bout is the biggest opportunity of his career. According to him, he has worked extremely hard in camp preparing for it.

“Srisaket is a great champion and he is well-loved by his people but I’m coming in here looking to seize the moment,” Diaz stated. “This is my time to shine. I have the best team in my corner. They have helped get me ready to capture the gold. I feel so strong and ready.”

“Making weight was no problem for me,” the challenger continued. “I have one thing on my agenda, and that’s to take the belt back home to Mexico. The champion better be ready, because I’m coming at him with my best!”