Nong-O opens up about how his life modified after shifting to Singapore

In lieu of Nong-O Gaiyanghadao’s extremely anticipated bantamweight Muay Thai world title bout on August 26, the residing legend spoke with ONE Championship about how his life has modified since relocating to Singapore in 2015.

Nong-O wants no introduction. The Thai icon is taken into account to be one of many best Muay Thai strikers on the planet, having achieved many accolades throughout his lengthy preventing profession.

Nonetheless, his life was not all sunshine and roses. Originating from Thailand, the struggling athlete determined to take an opportunity and relocate to Singapore in pursuit of a greater life for himself and his household.

Having been settled in Singapore for 7 years now, Nong-O revealed to ONE Championship about how shifting there modified his life:

“I’ve two sons, aged 10 and eight. They’re attending major faculty at a college in Thailand not removed from our place. My spouse lives with me in Singapore. Throughout covid, she went again to stay together with her household in Thailand for a yr. However now she is again with me in Singapore, whereas my two sons stay with my father and mother-in-law.”

He continued about how his life modified by saying:

“My complete life modified utterly. After I was preventing in Thailand, I misplaced and gained. Generally, I couldn’t discover any opponent to combat, which meant no revenue for me. However after I moved to Singapore, I had [a regular] wage. My household’s high quality of life improved drastically. I may assist my dad and mom as properly.”

Revered in Asia, Gaiyanghadao has one other window of alternative to raise his ardour for the game and make himself identified in North America. He vows to placed on an entertaining present by stopping British veteran Liam ‘The Hitman’ Harrison from capturing his Muay Thai bantamweight belt within the co-main occasion at ONE on Prime Video 1.

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao gained’t be pulling again punches, says he’s “coming for blood”

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao reveres his rival Liam Harrison for his warrior spirit, nevertheless, he gained’t be pulling again his punches simply because he respects him as Nong-O says he’s coming for blood.

The Thai world champion has been undefeated since 2018 and can maintain onto his legacy of being one of the vital dominant world champions at ONE till he retires. ‘The Hitman’ is a formidable opponent who will problem Gaiyanghadao on completely different ranges, together with his quick tempo, unwavering aggression, and knockout energy.

The 35-year-old veteran is worked up to compete in opposition to an opponent of his caliber. However he needs to make one factor clear to Harrison:

“Don’t mistake my kindness for weak point. As soon as the cage is locked, there isn’t any escape. I’m coming for blood.”

To which Harrison responded with:

“That makes 2 of us…. BRING IT”