Saemapetch Transforms Knockout Heartbreak Into Redemption Fuel Against Russian Destroyer
Saemapetch Fairtex has discovered something profound about failure: three consecutive knockout defeats either destroy fighters permanently or forge them into something stronger than they ever imagined possible.
The former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title challenger headlines ONE Friday Fights 125 on September 19 at Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium carrying the weight of recent devastation and the burning determination to reclaim his elite status.
His brutal knockout losses to Nico Carrillo, Felipe Lobo, and Abdulla Dayakaev sparked uncomfortable questions about durability while critics wondered if his prime had passed entirely. The 31-year-old veteran absorbed every criticism while drawing strength from unexpected sources.
“Losing by knockout three times in a row made me lose my confidence. I kept thinking, ‘I lost again?’ ‘Knocked out again?'” Saemapetch reflected. “I felt a bit discouraged, but I didn’t want to stop. I had a lot of support from the people around me and a family to take care of.”
Family responsibility transformed personal heartbreak into professional motivation. His social media strategy evolved to focus on positive reinforcement while using criticism as fuel for preparation at Fairtex Training Center.
“Sometimes when I post something on social media, I try to only read the good comments,” he said. “I use their criticism as motivation for this fight.”
Osmanov represents the perfect test for Saemapetch’s renewed commitment. The 24-year-old Russian destroyer brings a 7-1 ONE record and recent first-round knockout of Kampeetewada Sitthikul that proved his ability to adapt under pure Muay Thai rules.
Saemapetch has identified the key weapons that make his opponent dangerous:
“His strengths are his punches, back kicks, and spinning back fists. These are his signature moves, and I need to be ready to counter them,” he said.
The stylistic clash favors experience over youth. Saemapetch’s varied Muay Thai arsenal includes clinching, knees, and elbows that create problems for kickboxing-based opponents despite physical disadvantages.
His inspiration comes from Thai legends Nong-O Hama and Superbon, who continued evolving late in their careers rather than surrendering to younger competition.
“The main goal for this fight is to get my old form back,” Saemapetch said.
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