Vladimir Kuzmin is aware of precisely what sort of struggle followers can anticipate when he steps into the ring subsequent week. The one query is who will likely be left standing.
The Russian striker faces Stefan Korodi in bantamweight Muay Thai motion at ONE Battle Night time 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Kuzmin, the bout represents an opportunity to bounce again from his current setback.
His final outing didn’t finish the best way he hoped. Kuzmin suffered a choice loss to Thai star Suablack Tor Pran49, placing a dent in his championship aspirations.
Now he faces a unique problem in Korodi. The Romanian-born, Eire-based fighter brings an aggressive, pressure-heavy fashion that has troubled opponents throughout his ONE Championship tenure.
Kuzmin arrived in Thailand early to make sure correct preparation. The 27-year-old veteran understands that each element issues when competing on the highest degree.
He’s additionally assured that Korodi’s forward-marching fashion performs into his strengths. Kuzmin has confronted strain fighters earlier than and believes his tactical flexibility would be the distinction.
“My preparation hasn’t modified a lot. Every part goes based on plan. The one distinction is that I arrived in Thailand earlier this time to adapt to the local weather,” he stated.
“I don’t get flustered when somebody pressures me. It truly works in my favor. I can struggle each on the entrance foot and the again foot.
“A win – that’s the one outcome that issues, regardless of the way it comes. It’s going to be an exhilarating struggle. I’ll give every little thing I’ve, and I feel the followers will really feel that.”
