ONE Championship: Puric says Rodtang has ‘no chance’ in kickboxing bout, looks to title fights ‘when I win’

Denis Puric will tackle one of the best in the business next month, but far from being intimidated by the prospect believes he can take down Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE 167.

At 39 years old, the Bosnian-born fighter, who learned his trade in Canada, is far closer to the end of his career than its rough beginnings in a refugee camp, but believes victory on June 8 could give him a title shot he has spent two decades pursuing.

While Rodtang is more famous for his Muay Thai exploits, the pair will clash in a flyweight kickboxing bout at Impact Arena in Bangkok and Puric said “when I win” it would open up more opportunities.

“It’s not for a title but I’m still excited because when I win it opens the door to both belts. I’m right where I need to be. It’s been a long time coming,” he said.

A relative newcomer to ONE Championship, having joined in 2022, Puric has a less-than-stellar record with the promotion, winning three of his five fights.