Smokin’ Jo Nattawut: The Thai’s Back‑to-The‑Ring Antics
Smokin’ Jo (67‑7‑2) is back in action, sharpening his boot off the pen and stepping square‑off into the ONE Super Series ring. After a dazzling knockout of Yohann Fairtex Drai in Kuala Lumpur, he’s gunning for another feel‑good victory under the ONE Championship banner.
Last Fight: A Punch‑Fired Disaster
In the final round of ONE: “PURSUIT OF POWER”, Jo was a one‑minute wonder, stopping Fairtex with a flurry of clean punches. The crowd thought it was a lights‑on, lights‑off moment—hence the nickname.
Confidence on Steroids
For the easy win, Jo says the secret sauce was “a solid training camp” and a perfect game plan. He even flew out to Thailand early—yes, before the fight—to get that pre‑fight mindset right.
“The first‑round finish just felt great,” Jo told reporters post‑fight. “It was all about timing and power, and that camp nailed it.”
Playing with the Gloves
Unlike most of his bouts, Jo had to fight with 4‑ounce mixed‑martial‑arts gloves. This altered the dynamics: thumb‑tips down, protection down, but punches came sharper.
“Those smaller gloves were a game changer,” Jo laughed. “It’s like – if I land a punch, the opponent’s gonna hit the floor.”
Next Up: Face Off With George Mann
On November 9, in Singapore’s ONE: HEART OF THE LION, the Thai will go toe‑to‑toe with Scotland’s George Mann—a 20‑year‑old WMC Muay Thai World Champion. Mann stands 16 cm taller, but age and heritage aren’t a hurdle for Jo.
Game Plan 2.0
Smokin’ Jo says the strategy is “simple.” “Block his left kick and we’re done.」
He’s confident his power will outshine Mann’s reach.
“I’m going to keep moving forward and dish everything out,” Jo promised. “If I land those punches, you’ll go to sleep.”
Humor & Heart
With a sarcastic grin and a quick jab say, Jo isn’t letting the odds slide into a bitter fight. If anything, he’s rolling the punches and laughing the roar away, because a great fight is a good laugh for everyone.
So, get ready for an action-packed night. Smokin’ Jo’s ready to set the ring on fire again—just hit the press, and you’ll see the Thai’s magic for himself.
