Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Denis Puric surprised everyone by choosing to settle their issues through a friendly soccer match. This unexpected twist came after their intense catchweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video last Friday at Bangkok’s Impact Arena in Thailand.
Leading up to their fight, the two athletes had engaged in a verbal exchange, building excitement for their showdown. The packed audience at Impact Arena witnessed an electrifying showcase of striking prowess as Rodtang and Puric faced off for three competitive rounds. In the end, Rodtang secured a unanimous decision victory.
However, the narrative took a positive turn. Despite their rivalry inside the ring, Rodtang and Puric showed mutual respect by letting go of any animosity. Puric took to Instagram to express his appreciation for his Thai counterpart, thanking him for a memorable day filled with soccer, conversation, tea, and a meal shared with Rodtang and his wife’s family.
Puric described the day as one of the highlights of his life, acknowledging Rodtang as a lifelong brother. Their display of sportsmanship underscores that even fierce adversaries can discover common ground and mutual admiration in the end.
