Inspiring limb fighter Jake Peacock returns to action on February 20 when he takes on Shinji Suzuki at Qatar’s Lusail Sports Arena.
Suzuki and Peacock were originally scheduled to meet in November, but the fight was pushed back when the bill changed. . Sky Sports.
The peacock is missing its right arm and forearm. But he’s keen to prove himself as a world-class Muay Thai practitioner after winning his ONE Championship in style. in April.
“I told you it was going to be an impressive show and it certainly was. I enjoyed it. I probably enjoyed it a little too much,” Peacock said. Sky Sports.
“I loved every moment of it.
Jake Peacock has spoken of his desire to ‘inspire’ people through his journey in sport (Image: ONE)
“I’m at the pinnacle of the sport and I just wanted to soak it all in.
“I wanted to enjoy every minute of it, and I did.”
But he intends to put on a devastating display against Suzuki.
“Mark my words, it’s got to be business. I’m going to knock this guy out in two rounds. I’m going to ask for a top 10 name.”
“He beat some decent guys. His last opponent was Han Zi Hao, who was up there with them all.
“I respect him. I respect his skill. I think I’m on a different level than him in a fight.
“I’ve got to go in there and make a statement, silence all the doubters and move on.”
Peacock’s performances as someone who can only fight with one hand carry a message.
“I will continue to do what I do, proving people wrong, proving doubters wrong and inspiring others,” he said.
Jake Peacock trains for another move (Image: ONE)
“I get lots and lots of messages all the time from people around the world who are struggling in their lives, or have a missing limb or some battle they’re going through, messages of encouragement that I give them. the power to push forward, and I inspire and motivate them.”
Carrillo gets an interim title fight
Scotsman Nico Carrillo will fight his next fight live on January 24 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok. Sky Sports.
He was scheduled to be pitted at Superlek Kiatmoo9 before a knee injury forced the Thai out of the card.
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Watch Nico “King of the North” Carrillo’s impressive TKO victory over Saemapetch Fairtex in their Muay Thai bantamweight bout.
Carrillo will now fight rising star Nabil Anane for the ONE middleweight Muay Thai world title.
The winner will then face Superlek for the world title on March 23 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
