VIDEO: Thai fighter impresses with brutal knockout against kickboxing legend

Superbon delivers a brutal knockout to G. Petrosyan. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

The responsibility of facing one of the biggest names in kickboxing history didn't hurt Superbon. In the main fight of theOne Super Series' this Friday (15), the Thai surprised by knocking out Giorgio Petrosyan with a brutal high kick and became the new champion of the featherweight division – which was vacant – in the sport.

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Despite being the 'underdog' against Petrosyan, Superbon had a balanced first round and began to get excited about his chances in the duel. In the second round, everything happened. The Thai shot a high shot, which was saved by Giorgio. The Italian, in turn, tried to 'retaliate' with a cross and was surprised by a brutal right kick. He was already knocked out in one of the most surprising knockouts of 2021.

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A big star in the sport, Superbon now has a record of 112 wins and 34 losses in his career. Giorgio Petrosyan, who is considered by many to be the greatest kickboxing fighter of all time, feels the 'bitter taste' of his third career setback. The Italian also has 104 wins, two draws and two 'no result' fights.

Watch the video of Superbon's brutal knockout

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