Hyu To Lock Horns With Hyuma Hitachi In Flyweight Kickboxing Showdown At ONE SAMURAI 3

Japanese boxer Hyu "Mister Pepper" is set to face off against emerging newcomer Hyuma "Star Of The Shibuya" Hitachi in a flyweight kickboxing bout at the upcoming ONE SAMURAI 3 event in Yokohama Buntai on Saturday, September 12. This matchup is part of the third installment of ONE Championship's highly anticipated Japanese series, which also features reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka making his promotional kickboxing debut and Shimon Yoshinari taking on Suablack Tor Pran49 in an exciting flyweight Muay Thai contest.

Entering the fight, Hyu aims to put his first career loss behind him after a string of impressive wins, including four knockouts in his first five global appearances. The five victories were against Leandro "Gorilla" Miranda, Zakaria El Jamari, Jordan "Panda Kick" Estupinan, and Suablack. However, his momentum was halted at ONE SAMURAI 1 when he was defeated by his fellow countryman Taiki "Silent Sniper" Naito in a three-round fight at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

Despite the setback, Hyu's self-belief remains strong, and he is determined to prove why he is considered one of the best strikers of his generation.

Hyuma, on the other hand, makes his promotional kickboxing debut in the match, carrying a reputation for relentless boxing combinations. The 28-year-old honed his skills specifically to complement his kickboxing background, and his aggressive fighting style has made him a formidable opponent in the past. With Hitachi stepping into the ring for his ONE Championship debut, fans can expect a thrilling showdown between two fighters determined to showcase their skills and claim victory on the Japanese stage.