Casablanca – Morocco’s kickboxing star Ilias Ennahachi is set to face Thai veteran Petchtanong Petchfergus in a pivotal bantamweight clash at ONE Championship event ONE 171: Qatar on February 20.
The bout may very well decide the next challenger for the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing world title, which is set to be on the line in the main event between champion Jonathan Haggerty and number-1 ranked contender Wei Rui.
Ahead of the highly anticipated fight inside the Lusail Sports Arena at ONE 171: Qatar, which kicks off at 3 p.m. WET live via beIN SPORTS, we take a look at five reasons that make Ennahachi one of the biggest kickboxing stars in the world today.
- Proven Record
Ennahachi owns a glittering 40-3 overall professional record.
He is unbeaten in ONE Championship with five wins against top opponents at both flyweight and bantamweight.
- World Titles
The Moroccan’s talent shone early as picked up a host of world titles from reputable martial arts organizations Enfusion, Blade, and WFL by 23.
Five years later, Ennahachi has added impressive wins to his resume and the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing world championship to his trophy cupboard.
- Unique style and athleticism
The Moroccan star took his first kickboxing lesson at 11. He had also practiced karate under the guidance of his father. Throughout the years, Ennahachi has molded a unique style inside the ring.
Now, the 28-year-old incorporates different types of martial arts, mixing his flair, quick movements, and athleticism with dangerous kicks and accurate punches.
- He’s beaten the best
Since turning pro, Ennahachi has faced – and beaten – some of the best kickboxing stars in the world.
Not only did Ennahachi snatch the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title from Petchdam Petchyindee on his ONE Championship debut, the Moroccan is the only man to beat current two-sport world champion and Thai megastar Superlek Kiatmoo9.
- Grounded attitude and hard work
While capturing victories and claiming titles early on may cause fighters to lose their heads, Ennahachi remains grounded, displaying a consistent hard working attitude in training.
The Moroccan wants to win more world titles and beat the best kickboxing stars in the world, he is on a mission to repay his parents’ trust and support by making them proud. And he knows that winning consistently requires the kind of hard work he puts in the gym.
