Japanese Rajadamnern Champion Invites Global Challengers for Title
Japanese Rajadamnern Stadium 135‑pound champion Kan Nakamura declared he is ready to fight any challenger worldwide for his title. He won the belt from Russian fighter Igor Bikrev with a Mikazuki kick knockout at RWS Knocktoberfest on October 10 and opened the door for all 135‑pound contenders. An interim title bout on October 17 between Singdej Bangmodklongtan and Kiao Payak will determine his next challenger.
Kan Nakamura, the Japanese Rajadamnern Stadium 135‑pound champion, said he is ready to take on any fighter worldwide who wants the belt. After capturing the Rajadamnern title from Russian star Igor Bikrev with a Mikazuki kick knockout at RWS Knocktoberfest on October 10, Nakamura opened the door for all 135‑pound contenders to step forward, insisting he will fight anyone, whenever the match is arranged. “The Rajadamnern 135‑pound belt is mine; if you want it, come and get it. I’m ready to fight you tomorrow, next week, next month—whenever.” He added that on Saturday October 17, an interim Rajadamnern 135‑pound title fight will take place at RWS between Singdej Bangmodklongtan and Kiao Payak of M. Rattanabundit, with the winner slated to become his next challenger for the Rajadamnern supremacy at 135 pounds. Having thrown down the gauntlet to fighters around the world, Nakamura said he will soon learn who his next opponent will be, but no matter the result of that interim bout, he remains ready to face anyone who wants the belt.