Bambara “Boucher Ketchup” Kampara believes only one star from his homeland can shine bright in ONE Championship, and it should be him. Kampara has a reputation for making his fans happy in his hometown and now it’s time for him to get recognition on the global stage.

This Friday, July 5, the Senegalese giant will collide with compatriot “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in a heavyweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 23: Ok vs. Rasulov inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bambara Kampara’s high stake debut in ONE Championship

Fans will witness the 34-year-old in ONE for the first time at the thrilling event, but he’s already showing that he is not short on confidence. In an interview with ONE, “Boucher Ketchup” gave a brief preview of what can be expected, and he sent an ominous message to his foe in the process.

“I’m known in Senegal for the electrifying atmosphere I bring to combat sports, from the press to the faceoff up until the arena. It’s never a dull moment when Boucher Ketchup is around,” he said.

He further added, “I am fighting ‘Reug Reug’ to show the Senegal fans and the world that I am greater than him. It was always a fight to be made, and it’s now finally happening.”

The match between the two talented Senegalese wrestlers will play out on relatively even ground in the Thai capital, as it will be the first time either has competed under kickboxing rules. Nonetheless, both have shown they are capable finishers with deadly hands.

Kampara’s confidence in his fighting strategies

It may all come down to who has the strongest will on the night, and Kampara claims to have figured out how “Reug Reug’s” mind works already. “His strengths are similar to mine as we have the same combat origin. He transitioned into MMA before me, but it’s the same origin,” he said.

“His weakness is fighting someone who knows him from Senegal wrestling. I know every move he’s going to make.” “Boucher Ketchup” has used his social media platform to both promote himself and create rifts with fighters he wants to lock horns with, including Kane.

Now, he has an opportunity to put his money where his mind is against his compatriot, and on U.S. primetime, no less. He isn’t about to let this chance pass him by, and he offers a prediction on how his fight with “Reug Reug” will end. “I’ll knock him out in the second round and show ONE I can do it. Boucher Ketchup is here,” Kamara said.