Canadian-British superstar Jake Peacock is ready to impress the world once more, and he has just the perfect stage to display his world-class abilities.
The 31-year-old striker squares off against Japanese slugger Shinji Suzuki in a bantamweight Muay Thai scrap at ONE 171: Qatar, which emanates live from the Lusail Sports Arena on Feb. 20.
ONE Championship announced this barnburner duel on its official site over the weekend.
Peacock, who has not had a right forearm since childhood, hopes to double his promotional bow on the organization’s hotly anticipated return to the Middle East.
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Based on his impressive debut, all signs point to another epic display for the limb-different megastar.
‘The One’ enjoyed a dominant night out against Kohei Shinjo at ONE Friday Fights 58 in April last year, utilizing his all-around striking arsenal that impressed all the judges at ringside after nine minutes.
The Dunamis Muay Thai athlete is fired up to produce another pristine display to ensure he gets his hand raised.
That said, Suzuki isn’t going to be a mere punching bag at ONE 171.
Fighting out of Fujimakick Muay Thai gym, the Japanese veteran bounced back from a defeat in his promotional bow in Qatar last year.
The 39-year-old went to work from the sound of the bell, pulling apart Han Zi Hao for a large duration of the tie before emerging victorious by unanimous decision.
Should Suzuki and Jake Peacock fire on all cylinders, as they did the last time out, fans will be in for a treat in this three-round bantamweight Muay Thai duel.
Jake Peacock and Shinji Suzuki join a talent-jammed ONE 171 fight card
Apart from the Jake Peacock-Shinji Suzuki clash, six additional fights are set to descend inside the Lusail Sports Arena for ONE’s second on-ground spectacle in Qatar.
At the top of the card, divisional king Jonathan Haggerty and top contender ‘Demon Blade’ Wei Rui collide in a ONE bantamweight kickboxing world title contest.
In the co-main event, Jarred Brooks and Joshua Pacio cross paths for the third time in a ONE strawweight MMA world championship unification bout.
Lastly, four must-see MMA fixtures — Bibiano Fernandes vs. Kevin Belingon, Shamil Gasanov vs. Martin Nguyen, Dagi Arslanaliev vs. Roberto Soldic, Ayaka Miura vs. Ritu Phogat — complete the confirmed lineup so far.
More fights will be added to the blockbuster showcase in the coming weeks. Tickets for ONE 171: Qatar are available here.
Edited by Harvey Leonard