Han Zi Hao Takes the Stage – No Time for Waiting
Han Zi Hao’s grit is no secret. The 23‑year‑old Chinese kickboxing star has stirred back into action after a brief pause, gearing up for his third ONE Super Series punch‑line showdown. On 26 October, he will step into the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, to face Ryan “The Filipino Assassin” Jakiri in a bantamweight bout that promises fireworks.
Why He’s Ready to Rumble
“I want to defend my honour and win against him,” Han says with a grin. “And I’m looking to turbo‑charge myself and shine even brighter on the international stage.” A few weeks after his last fight, he held court again at ONE: REIGN OF KINGS in July, then capped the month with a decisive win over Stergos “Greek Dynamite” Mikkios in Shanghai, marking his 58th victory.
Getting Smart—Not Just Hitting
“Before the bout, I watched every clip of Mikkios,” the Top King Muay Thai World Champion notes. “His boxing style was heavy but a bit unstable, so I trained to mirror his rhythm. Since we’re the same height, that prep paid off big time.”
- • Studied opponent’s footage
- • Rehearsed matching attack rhythm
- • Leveraged height advantage to anticipate moves
Facing Jakiri: A New Challenge
Jakiri, making his ONE Super Series debut, looks decent with a 9‑3 record and national Muay Thai title in his pocket. Han, however, believes his polished experience will tip the scales. “My attacking rhythm is a notch stronger,” he says. “And my knee strikes? They’re sharper than his.”
Dreams and Realities
After a rough start at ONE, Han’s found his footing. He’s determined to carve out a serious spot in the bantamweight division—dreaming of a ONE Super Series World Title. “Every win matters in my career. It pinpoints what’s missing and how to fix it,” he declares, eyes set on that gold.
What’s Next?
With the fight against Jakiri looming, Han is polishing his game, refining his footwork, and sharpening his strikes. In back‑to‑back training sessions, he’s building confidence that, combined with his resilience, will light up the ring in Yangon.
Stay tuned—this is one bout you don’t want to miss.
