WATCH: Thai megastar Tawanchai's subliminal rise from child fighter to prized world champion

Tawanchai PK Saenchai is one of the hottest streaking fighters in ONE Championship today after he left a path of destruction in the Muay Thai and kickboxing featherweight divisions and ended up as the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion.

His inspiring and swift rise to the ranks of the art of eight limbs was documented by ONE Championship through a recent YouTube video they posted.

The video had the description:

"Before Tawanchai defends his featherweight Muay Thai crown in a heated rematch with Jo Nattawut at ONE 167 on Prime Video on June 7, learn about his incredible journey to the top!"

Several parts of the 10-minute video presentation were about the humble beginnings of Tawanchai back when he began his combat sports journey at seven years old.

Shortly after, the 25-year-old phenom made his debut in the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and collected various awards like the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Sports Authority, and Siam Kela Fighter of the Year.

In May 2021, he officially arrived under the world's largest martial arts organization by knocking out Sean Clancy in the opening round of their match. Since then, he has won seven of his eight matches en route to becoming the division's undisputed king.

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Tawanchai prepares for world title rematch with Jo Nattawut at ONE 167

For the third time in his reign as the ONE featherweight Muay Thai world title, Tawanchai will be defending it against a familiar foe in Jo Nattawut in the co-main event of the ONE 167 card on June 7 inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

The two already crossed paths in October 2023 at ONE Fight Night 15, where the PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym representative outpointed the Thai Top Team athlete and won via unanimous decision.

ONE 167 is available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in North America in U.S. primetime on June 7. The card will emanate from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.