Wanchainoi Planning Something Special If Victorious At The Inner Circle 26: ‘They Still Haven’t Handed Me The Mic’
Three lives, one main event. Wanchainoi Pongsuphan PK never imagined all of it would lead here.
The Thai heavy-hitter headlines The Inner Circle 26 against Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot in a strawweight Muay Thai showdown, streaming live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, August 14.
Before his 101 career wins, Wanchainoi completed military service and briefly performed as a pop singer, and even now, topping the bill still does not feel entirely real to him.
“I’m thrilled. Honestly, I never expected to be headlining the card as the main event. It comes down to my determination, passion, and the dream of competing on this stage. Once I got the opportunity, I knew I had to give it my all and constantly push myself to evolve,” he said.
Petnamkhong’s height and reach present a genuine tactical puzzle, and Wanchainoi has built his entire game plan around closing that gap rather than fighting on the outside.
“His biggest advantage is definitely his height, that’s the main puzzle I have to solve for this fight. I plan to press forward and close the distance. The strategy is to attack the body, digging shots into his midsection and chopping down his legs with heavy low kicks,” he said.
Even with real power in his hands, Wanchainoi refuses to promise a finish against a fighter he respects.
“On fight night, it will come down to timing and opportunism. I can’t guarantee a knockout because he is a very skilled fighter himself.”
Beyond Friday, Wanchainoi has one name circled as the ultimate proving ground: reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka.
“I want to make a statement to the boss. If I win impressively, I hope to get a shot at proving myself on the global stage. And yes, stepping into the ring with Nadaka is definitely part of that vision.”
Should the win streak reach four, the former pop star has one more thing waiting in the wings.
“I’ve prepared a song to sing after a win for three fights in a row now, but they still haven’t handed me the mic!”
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