Daniel Puertas couldn’t have wished for a better start to 2023. And a victory at ONE Fight Night 6: Superbon vs. Allazov on Prime Video this Friday, January 13, could make it even greater. The Spanish striker was originally slated to finally face off in a kickboxing battle with flyweight Muay Thai king Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon on the card until a shift in the schedule set him on a course for gold. 

After ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Ilias Ennahachi vacated the throne due to weight issues, the Spanish striker was subbed in to contest for the vacant belt.

Daniel Puertas is all set to claim the best belt which he can compete for

He will now meet Thai striking superstar Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE’s first event of the new year, which goes down live Bangkok’s Impact Arena in Thailand on Friday night. Despite the quick turnaround, Puertas is grateful and excited to compete for the coveted crown.

“I feel very happy for this opportunity to fight for the World Title. I truly believe this is the best belt a kickboxer fighter like me can compete for right now,” the 30-year-old stated. A change in opponent at the last minute may throw some fighters off, but Puertas remains laser-focused to get his second victory from three appearances inside the Circle.

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In his debut at ONE: NEXTGEN III in November 2021, the kickboxing specialist fell short on the judges’ scorecard to “The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon. Determined to make an impact, however, he went back to the drawing board and upped his craft.

Daniel Puertas predicted a tough bout but saw himself winning it

This World Title matchup with Superlek is, arguably, going to be the toughest day in the office for the Malaga native, so far, but he has been wise to diffuse any unwanted mental threat in the lead-up. He is simply committed to putting on a show inside the Circle, knowing that a win will propel him to new heights.

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“This would be a major step in my career as a fighter because I would be earning the most prestigious title in the world,” Puertas said. “I think it will be a very tough match, but I see myself winning this fight. We are prepared for any situation. My team and I will go out there to do our job.”