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Masaaki Noiri To Face Youssef Challouki In Featherweight Kickboxing Bout At ONE Friday Fights 92

The Japanese superstar will welcome the Belgian upstart to ONE on December 20 in Asia primetime.

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Another high-profile kickboxing matchup is confirmed for in Asia primetime on Friday, December 20.

Japanese superstar will battle Belgian standout in a featherweight contest that airs live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

A two-division K-1 Champion before signing with ONE, Noiri suffered a hard-fought decision loss against Thai legend and current #3-ranked featherweight kickboxing contender in his promotional debut this past June.

The 31-year-old is now hungry to bounce back as he aims to climb the stacked divisional rankings and work toward a World Title opportunity.

Lightning-fast and a true master of technique, Noiri has all the skills to reach the top, but he¡¯ll first have to get past a hard-hitting debutant in Challouki.

The 29-year-old newcomer has employed his high-output attack to make a name for himself on Europe¡¯s ultra-tough professional kickboxing circuit and owns an impressive victory over current ONE star .

Challouki could make waves on the global stage and announce himself as a contender to watch if he takes out Noiri on December 20.

Keep checking for more news and announcements about ONE Friday Fights 92.

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