Ramadan Ondash Sees Johan Ghazali As His Gateway To World Title Gold
Friendship rarely survives a fighter’s hunger for gold. For one teenage prospect, business always comes first.
Ramadan Ondash meets childhood friend Johan Ghazali in the co-main event of The Inner Circle 24 on Friday, July 31, at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. The event streams live in Asia primetime exclusively for members.
The Lebanese prodigy has built a 5-1 promotional record since arriving in ONE Championship, opening with four consecutive victories capped by a six-figure contract. His perfect run ended against Aliff Sor Dechapan in December, but he responded by moving up to flyweight and defeating Suriyanlek Por Yenying by unanimous decision.
Ghazali represents the next major step. The Malaysian-American has collected eight ONE victories with six finishes, and a statement win would push Ondash to 6-1 in the promotion while adding another significant name to his resume.
“You know what? Me and [Abdallah (Ondash)] are brothers, but we fight each other every day. This is a job. This is business. I need to do my business in ONE Championship,” Ondash said.
“But I don’t want him to take it personally. When the fight finishes, whether I win or lose, we can be friends again. After the fight, we can go out, play golf, or do anything. I can invite him to eat.”
Business or not, Ondash expects a genuine test once the two friends step into the ring together.
“He is strong. I think his plan will be to fight the same way Aliff always does, moving forward and kicking. That is good for me. It will be fun for me,” Ondash said.
“This fight is very important for me. In this fight, I will either win or die. No loss.”
Beating one of the division’s biggest young names would give Ondash the platform to demand a shot at the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship, currently held by Asadula Imangazaliev.
“I should go for a title shot. Whoever is in my way, no problem,” Ondash said.
The teenager began training at around three years old under the guidance of his older brother, a journey that carried him through the amateur circuit and onto the global stage.
“I want to leave everything. I’m ready to die or get the belt. That is my dream,” Ondash said.
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