Aliff Rakib challenges Prajanchai this October

Malaysian Muay Thai sensation Aliff Rakib has confirmed he is set to challenge Thailand's Prajanchai PongSuphan PK for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title this October. Aliff Rakib, who currently holds the interim ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world championship, stated that preparations are underway despite the lack of an official announcement.

"Aliff's target after this is to become the real champion and bring back another championship belt," he told reporters at a homecoming event. The 22-year-old fighter expressed his ambition to unify the titles and cement his status as the undisputed champion in the highly competitive Muay Thai arena.

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Aliff's target after this is to become the real champion and bring back another championship belt.

Aliff Rakib also voiced his hope that the highly anticipated bout would be held in Malaysia. "If it's held in Malaysia, Prajanchai will be a little scared," he said with a laugh, hinting at a potential home-ground advantage.

This upcoming challenge follows Aliff Rakib's historic victory over Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in the main event of ONE Championship at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium. He secured the interim title by knocking out Sam-A in the fifth round, marking a significant milestone in his professional career and earning him recognition as one of Muay Thai's rising stars.

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If it's held in Malaysia, Prajanchai will be a little scared.