‘I’m An Athlete Who Doesn’t Back Down’ – Eduard Folayang Embraces Muay Thai Fight With John Wayne Parr

‘I’m An Athlete Who Doesn’t Back Down’ – Eduard Folayang Embraces Muay Thai Fight With John Wayne Parr

‘I’m An Athlete Who Doesn’t Back Down’ – Eduard Folayang Embraces Muay Thai Fight With John Wayne Parr

‘I’m An Athlete Who Doesn’t Back Down’ – Eduard Folayang Embraces Muay Thai Fight With John Wayne Parr

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Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang may have a world-class striking pedigree, but he isn’t taking his upcoming opponent for granted. The 38-year-old Filipino MMA icon will make the switch to Muay Thai when he steps into the Circle with Australian legend John Wayne Parr at ONE X this Saturday, 26 March.

Folayang will be the younger man in their battle at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, but he knows dismissing “The Gunslinger” would be a grave mistake. After all, Parr is a 10-time Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion who wants to ride off into the sunset with his 100th career victory.

That’s why Folayang isn’t taking the Aussie lightly. He said:

“It’s always wrong to underestimate legends because of their age. Legends are like fine wine. They may be old, but they can still take you out.

“You know me, whoever my opponent is, whatever the circumstances may be, I always think of them in their most dangerous form. I just have to do my part, prepare and showcase what I’ve been training for. It’s always dangerous to underestimate opponents, especially legends.”

Although this legends fight marks Folayang’s debut in Muay Thai, it also serves as Parr’s official retirement match.

“The Gunslinger” has enjoyed an incredible career that’s spanned nearly three decades, and he has defeated many of the world’s best strikers including Yodsanklai Fairtex, Lamsongkram Chuwattana, and Dzhabar Askerov.

By sharing the Circle with the Aussie for his last battle and having to concentrate solely on stand-up fighting, Folayang believes his skills will reach a new level.

“There are a lot of people who want to fight John Wayne Parr in his retirement bout. I saw this as a big opportunity to fight him in his domain, and I like challenges.

“I’m an athlete who doesn’t back down and looks for reasons to back down. We look for challenges for us to grow and to evolve into better fighters. This could further unlock my potential. Who knows? Maybe my style is something he hasn’t seen in his time in the sport.”

Although this legends fight marks Folayang’s debut in Muay Thai, it also serves as Parr’s official retirement match.

“The Gunslinger” has enjoyed an incredible career that’s spanned nearly three decades, and he has defeated many of the world’s best strikers including Yodsanklai Fairtex, Lamsongkram Chuwattana, and Dzhabar Askerov.

By sharing the Circle with the Aussie for his last battle and having to concentrate solely on stand-up fighting, Folayang believes his skills will reach a new level.

“There are a lot of people who want to fight John Wayne Parr in his retirement bout. I saw this as a big opportunity to fight him in his domain, and I like challenges.

“I’m an athlete who doesn’t back down and looks for reasons to back down. We look for challenges for us to grow and to evolve into better fighters. This could further unlock my potential. Who knows? Maybe my style is something he hasn’t seen in his time in the sport.” (One Championship)