Superbon vs. Noiri Set for High-Stakes Unification Clash at ONE 173

A blockbuster title unification bout headlines ONE 173 as Thai superstar Superbon returns to defend his ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship against Japanese interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri in what promises to be an explosive main event.

Superbon has long been a dominant force in the featherweight kickboxing division. Known for his pinpoint head kicks and refined boxing skills, the Thai striker captured the full title in April 2024 after a methodical and technical unanimous decision win over Marat Grigorian. Following that victory, the 34-year-old once again aimed to become a two-sport world champion, stepping into Muay Thai territory. However, his aspirations were halted when he lost to Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 170 in January.

Now refocused, Superbon returns to kickboxing—the discipline where he made his name—to defend his crown against a dangerous and fast-rising opponent.

Masaaki Noiri, after a steady start in ONE Championship, has exploded into form in recent outings. At ONE 170, he dismantled Shakir Al-Tekreeti with brutal leg kicks to secure a second-round stoppage. That dominant win earned him an interim title shot against Tawanchai at ONE 172. Despite entering as the underdog, Noiri stunned fans and analysts alike when he dropped the Muay Thai king with a crisp left hook in the third round to claim interim gold.

Set to compete in front of his home fans at the iconic Saitama Super Arena, Noiri now seeks to unify the featherweight kickboxing title against one of the division’s most revered names.

For Superbon, it’s a chance to reclaim dominance. For Noiri, it’s an opportunity to complete his meteoric rise with undisputed glory.