Chris Ngimbi Back in the Ring: One Champ Mayhem!
Chris Ngimbi, that Dutch‑Congolese kickboxing icon with a trio of titles to his name and a record of 49‑21, is strutting back onto the ONE Super Series stage at ONE: REIGN OF KINGS in Manila. His opponent? The legendary Armen Petrosyan, younger brother of kickboxing royalty Giorgio Petrosyan.
Why ONE Is His New Playground
I’m telling you, ONE is “a couple of steps ahead.” Chris says the organisation brings a whole squad of top‑tier champions—“a real battleground, and that fuels me.” He also notes the company’s athlete welfare is stellar, and he feels “new good things” appear when sharing the ring with these heavyweights.
His First Flip‑Flop: Yodsanklai = The Big Show
- Debut against Yodsanklai IWE (a 2‑time World Champion) was “toe‑to‑toe” but ended in a unanimous loss. It was an entertaining bout, and the winner took the points.
- After the defeat, Chris didn’t sit on his laurels. Time to hit the gym, polish skills, and come back for a better outcome.
Armstrong: A Familiar Face
Yep, the champ’s had a two‑time face‑off with Giorgio Petrosyan before. The second “meet‑and‑greet” happened just nine months ago—so now he knows the family’s style.
Armen vs. Chris: What to Expect
“Armen’s technical in nature,” Chris mutters, “he moves like Giorgio, the brothers are cool in that sense. But I’m not sure he can handle the same pressure.” He plans to “keep putting that pressure on him to strip away his technical fire.” In other words, immune‑block those angles and grab the win.
Dreaming of the Big Shot
Chris is looking to re‑ignite his chances to chase a World Title. “I need the win,” he says while promising that even if he “lost the fight against Yodsanklai, I still felt good.” In the end, he’s determined to “set up goals a little bit higher.”
Time to rescue the king’s crown! Will Chris Ngimbi negotiate a victory or continue his quest? Stay tuned, because ONE Super Series is about to get a whole lot more interesting!
