Anatoly Malykhin is set to chase a historic third crown at ONE 166 on March 1. Read about his confidence, weight loss journey, and excitement for the fight in Qatar.
| Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Anatoly Malykhin’s Confidence | Malykhin believes he holds a psychological advantage over Reinier de Ridder and jokes about giving him nightmares. |
| Weight Loss Journey | Malykhin has already lost 15 kgs by eating less chocolate and training more. |
| Excitement for Qatar Fight | Malykhin is excited about fighting in Qatar for the first time and aims to deliver the best performance. |
Anatoly Malykhin, the Russian fighter who already holds the belts at heavyweight and light heavyweight, is set to chase a historic third crown at ONE 166 on March 1. Malykhin, who comprehensively stopped Reinier de Ridder in their previous light heavyweight title fight, believes he has a psychological advantage over his opponent. In an exclusive interview, Malykhin jokingly stated, "I wish him a really good sleep at night because I am pretty sure he has nightmares about me every day." Despite dropping down two divisions, Malykhin is confident in his ability to perform, having already lost 15 kgs by eating less chocolate and training harder. He expressed his excitement about fighting in Qatar for the first time and aims to deliver the best performance at Lusail Sports Arena.
Key Points
| Point | Description || — | — || Anatoly Malykhin’s Confidence | Malykhin believes he holds a psychological advantage over Reinier de Ridder and jokes about giving him nightmares. || Weight Loss Journey | Malykhin has already lost 15 kgs by eating less chocolate and training more. || Excitement for Qatar Fight | Malykhin is excited about fighting in Qatar for the first time and aims to deliver the best performance. |
