Former One Champion Nabil Takes Olympic Shot at Amateur Boxing
Former One Championship bantamweight champion Nabil Anane, 22, will represent Thailand in amateur boxing at the Asian Games in Japan, fulfilling a childhood dream despite his professional career in Thai boxing.
Nabil Anane, a former One Championship bantamweight champion, has revealed he has loved amateur boxing since childhood but pursued Thai boxing as a career path. The 22-year-old fighter announced his decision to represent Thailand in amateur boxing at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, amid mixed reactions from supporters and critics questioning the selection process for national team boxers.
In his statement, Nabil expressed gratitude to his mentors, including Somrak Khamsing, saying he feels honored to represent his country and is excited to try something new. He explained that while amateur boxing may be new as a sport for him, he is confident in his striking abilities, having trained intensively in the discipline during childhood before switching to Thai boxing. He spent a full year training in amateur boxing techniques and has always felt drawn to the sport.
"As I grew older, it felt like that dream came back to me," Nabil said. "Most importantly, getting to represent Thailand makes me even happier. I am fully committed and ready to do my best for my country."
