Maisangkum Targets Contract and Redemption in Bangkok Strawweight Clash
Thai striker Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang faces Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot at Lumpinee Stadium, aiming to secure a US$100,000 deal and restore his winning streak.
Thai Muay Thai fighter Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang is set to headline ONE Friday Fights 158 against Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot in a strawweight bout at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on June 12. The event, part of ONE Championship’s weekly Muay Thai circuit, will be broadcast live in Asia primetime. Maisangkum, seeking to restore his winning streak after a previous knockout loss, cites renewed motivation from fatherhood and aims to secure a US$100,000 contract.
Maisangkum enters the contest with a record of 6-0 prior to his first loss, having secured four wins by knockout, primarily via a left hook to the body. His unblemished start faced a setback at ONE Friday Fights 92, where he suffered a shocking first-round knockout loss to Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen. He cited carelessness and hot-headedness as factors in that defeat, describing it as a major learning experience. He returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Petsangwan Sor Samarngarment at ONE Friday Fights 115.
His opponent, Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot, is described as one of the weekly circuit’s rapidly improving threats. He enters the fight on a two-bout winning streak, including a TKO victory over Tonglampoon FA Group. Maisangkum acknowledges Petnamkhong’s physical strength and variety of weapons but claims his opponent’s punching power is not particularly threatening. He intends to use his superior speed and footwork to exploit these deficiencies, focusing on evasion and counter-attacks.
Maisangkum describes his evolution from a careless brawler to a calculated hunter. His game plan involves prioritising caution in the first round before increasing aggression. He believes that if he lands cleanly, his punching power will be decisive. He stated that if he sees an opening to finish the fight, he will take it immediately, expressing confidence that Petnamkhong will be defeated if he rushes in carelessly.
Beyond personal martial arts glory, Maisangkum is driven by a desire to build a better future for his young son. He views a dominant finish in this fight as a life-changing opportunity that could unlock the US$100,000 contract. He aims to keep his winning streak alive and use the victory to chase the contract once again, framing the bout as a stepping stone to new opportunities for his family.
