{"id":230584,"date":"2026-02-27T05:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/i-want-the-kickboxing-belt-masaaki-noiri-seeking-rematch-with-superbon-after-tough-loss-at-one-173\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T05:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:51:34","slug":"i-want-the-kickboxing-belt-masaaki-noiri-seeking-rematch-with-superbon-after-tough-loss-at-one-173","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/i-want-the-kickboxing-belt-masaaki-noiri-seeking-rematch-with-superbon-after-tough-loss-at-one-173\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI want the kickboxing belt\u201d &#8211; Masaaki Noiri seeking rematch with Superbon after tough loss at ONE 173"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5130069\" data-slug-id=\"2742309\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Former ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri of Japan hopes to one day earn a rematch with the mighty Superbon.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese star was bested by the Thai icon in their unification bout at ONE 173 in Tokyo last November.<\/p>\n<p>It was an epic back-and-forth contest that went the full five rounds. But once the dust settled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-my-biggest-motivation-masaaki-noiri-tells-fans-reason-chose-fighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Superbon <\/a>emerged victorious and unified the belts to become the undisputed featherweight kickboxing king.<\/p>\n<p>While Noiri humbly accepted the defeat, he\u2019s not giving up on redeeming himself against the last man to beat him.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-tagline top\" data-tab=\"top\">\n<p>Get the latest updates on One Championship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/one-championship-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\" class=\"bottom_tagline_link\" data-tab=\"top\">Rankings<\/a> at Sportskeeda and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 33-year-old is willing to work his way back up the loaded division and earn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-prove-i-belong-former-interim-featherweight-kickboxing-champ-masaaki-noiri-eyes-next-one-championship-fight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">another shot at the Thai legend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Noiri said in a clip posted by Fairtex Training Center on Instagram:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Last time I lost to Superbon. I want to have a rematch. I want the kickboxing belt in ONE, and I want to prove that I&#8217;m number one.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/go\/one-championship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">ONE Championship<\/a> recently announced ONE Samurai, a new monthly event series launching April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>Noiri is eager to begin his redemption tour, and this massive event is the perfect avenue for his comeback.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Masaaki Noiri stresses the importance of entertaining the fans<\/h2>\n<p>Masaaki Noiri embraces his responsibility to put on a great show for his doting supporters. The former interim featherweight king has never been in a boring fight.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese striker gives his heart and soul each time he steps in the ring. Win or lose, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-masaaki-noiri-says-it-s-important-fighter-entertain-fans-it-s-bare-minimum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Noiri will always aim to please.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Team Vasileus superstar said in the same Instagram clip:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The easiest part, you can see how you energize and entertain the fans. If you&#8217;re a good fighter and do a good job in a fight, it&#8217;s the bare minimum. If you&#8217;re a great fighter and give a match that deserves fans&#8217; hype, and everyone goes, &#8216;Whoa!&#8217; That&#8217;s where you know the difference [is].&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Aziel Karthak<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-i-want-kickboxing-belt-masaaki-noiri-seeking-rematch-superbon-tough-loss-one-173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri of Japan hopes to one day earn a rematch with the mighty Superbon. 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