Petchampon Eyes Comeback Against Chinese Rival Wang
Petchampon Pong Suphan seeks redemption against China's Wang Zhongguang in a kickboxing bout at Lumpinee Stadium on October 16, 2026, after losing his ONE kickboxing title last year. The Thai champion aims to reclaim his belt and form follo
ONE Championship has announced a highly anticipated kickboxing bout for The Inner Circle 35, featuring reigning ONE Muay Thai strawweight champion Petchampon Pong Suphan, 31, against former title challenger Wang Zhongguang of China under kickboxing rules in the 115-125 pound division. The event will take place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Rama Intra) on Friday, October 16, 2026, with live streaming exclusively for members on Live.ONEFC.com from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thai fight fans have been disappointed after Petchampon's recent unanimous decision loss to Jonathan Della Bella, an Italian-Canadian fighter, in ONE Fight Night 36 last October, costing him his ONE Kickboxing strawweight title. Petchampon had been scheduled to defend his Muay Thai title against Alif Dechaphan, a Thai-Malaysian hybrid fighter, but a lingering injury forced him to withdraw, keeping him sidelined for years. Now, having recovered from his injury, Petchampon is ready to reclaim his form and pursue redemption against Wang Zhongguang as he seeks to regain his kickboxing belt.
Wang Zhongguang began his martial arts training at the renowned Shaolin Temple, developing his craft and eventually capturing the Enfusion world championship title in 2019 before entering ONE Championship. He has competed in three notable ONE bouts, including a memorable fight against legendary striker Sagetdao Petpayathai during the Mark of Greatness event in December 2019. Wang fell short in a unanimous decision attempt to win the inaugural ONE Kickboxing strawweight title, but now seeks to prove himself by defeating Petchampon.
Petchampon is ready to demonstrate peak fitness and reclaim his honor as a former kickboxing champion, looking to climb back to the top two rule system, while Wang aims to prove he still ranks among the world's elite fighters. Both combatants are prepared for an explosive exchange, and the outcome will determine who emerges victorious.
Follow the Petchampon vs. Wang Zhongguang fight on Friday, October 16, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. Fans can purchase tickets through Thai Ticket Major, or watch the live broadcast of The Inner Circle 35 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Live.ONEFC.com, available exclusively to members. Visit the membership registration link for details.
