Undefeated since his debut in the ONE Championship, Suablack Tor Pran49 has racked up six consecutive victories. He’s set to face Russian powerhouse Kiamran Nabati in a bantamweight Muay Thai fight this Friday, June 28, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Friday Fights 68: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella.

In a recent media interview, Suablack revealed that he has been training with the legendary Muay Thai and kickboxing icon Buakaw Banchamek for his upcoming clash against the Russian powerhouse.

Suablack details training with Buakaw for the upcoming clash

Buakaw, a legendary fighter in his home country of Thailand, has faced many national and international opponents in a career that has spanned three decades. Now, he’s helping Suablack train for his upcoming fight against a Russian opponent at ONE Friday Fights 68: Prajanchai vs Di Bella.

The South China Morning Post recently shared an Instagram post highlighting Muay Thai fighter Suablack, training for his upcoming non-title fight. The caption read, “@natthapoom_back_ has been training with the legend @buakaw1 rematch with @nabati_kiamran at #ONEFridayFights68.” An accompanying image included a quote from Suablack himself: “My main training partner for this fight with Nabati is Buakaw. He has come to teach me how to deal with the Russian fighters.”

Furthermore, the above-mentioned Instagram post featuring Suablack training with Buakaw has also generated excitement among fans. Many are eager to see these two Muay Thai stars side-by-side.

Fans react to Buakaw helping Suablack

Beyond his own achievement as a fighter, Buakaw is also known for his successful coaching. Stars like Superbon, Denis Puric, and Petchtanong have trained and thrived under his tutelage. This fueled excitement among fans who couldn’t stop commenting on the Instagram post.

Known for his massive legs, Suablack has garnered even more attention from fans with his recent training alongside Buakaw. One fan excitedly commented, “Woooo this is unbelievable can’t wait to see the results Buakaw’s kick with Suablack’s legs… is that even legal?” Another fan, recognizing the national pride aspect, simply commented, “Team Thailand!” A supportive fan later followed by wished Suablack luck, writing, “Good luck” against Kiamran Nabati!”

Finally, a fan chimed in with a metaphorical comparison, calling Suablack the “tiger” and Buakaw the “bear” to honor their fighting style. The comment read: “The tiger get lessons from the bear I believe in you, my bro.” Now, the big question is how Suablack’s training under Buakaw will improve his fighting style.

Can he maintain his winning streak against Kiamran Nabati, who’s also riding a two-fight win streak since his ONE Championship debut? We’ll find out tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates!