Johan Ghazali called for his shot in ONE Championship, and he is now heading into battle at one of the biggest fight cards of the year. Ghazili is currently riding a one-fight losing streak against Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat, however, this has not stopped the fighter from ascending to glory

At ONE 168: Denver on Friday, September 6, “Jojo” is set to face Mexico’s Josue “Tuzo” Cruz in a flyweight Muay Thai battle live in U.S. primetime inside Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Ahead of his next endeavor, Ghazili is awestruck by the opportunities that ONE provides. Let’s have a look at it.

Johan Ghazali Eager to Shine in Front of Family and Fans at ONE Championship

The 17-year-old has put together an impressive slate in ONE so far, with four finishes and five wins in his six outings. He hit a bit of a snag last time out, suffering his first promotional loss courtesy of Vietnamese veteran Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat at ONE 167 in June, but his confidence hasn’t been shaken one bit.

With ONE Championship returning to North America this year, the Malaysian-American sensation hoped to get the opportunity to compete at one of the events, and he shared what it meant to get the call in a recent interview with ONE.

“Man, to be honest, I was lost for words. It’s a moment that I’ve wanted ever since I saw the card. Plus, my family – my grandparents, my cousins, my aunts – are all just in New Mexico,” said Johan Ghazali.

He further added, “This is the chance for them to finally watch me fight live. I cannot wait to put on a show for them and for everyone else watching from around the world.”

Ghazali and Cruz set for explosive showdown in Denver

This will be Johan Ghazali’s first time competing in the United States, and he will, undoubtedly, be hungry to get back in the winners’ column. However, that may be easier said than done against his upcoming foe.

Cruz went undefeated in 17 fights before his move to ONE Championship. And though he has had to absorb back-to-back losses so far in the world’s largest martial arts organization, he will be far from a pushover.

A win for Ghazali will put him back on track toward becoming the next superstar in ONE, and victory for “Tuzo” will make an instant statement, given the hype of his teenage opponent. With that in mind, fans should expect fireworks from this striking pair when they collide in Denver next week.