Round 1 of the Big Show: “The Giant” Meets “Mr Cool”
What a Lightning‑Speed Knockout!
When Andre “The Giant” Meunier and Ibrahim “Mr Cool” El Bouni stepped into the ONE Super Series ring for their 105‑kg catch‑weight showdown in Guangzhou, the crowd knew a fireworks display was coming. And boy, did it deliver.
Fast‑Track to the Finish
- “The Giant” launched with a hard right hand, but “Mr Cool” kept his cool—no flash of panic, just a cool‑headed read on the offence.
- While Meunier lingered, El Bouni let him lean forward, waiting for that golden opening.
- At 1:31 of round one, a thunderous right hook knocked Meunier to the canvas. His second knockdown came soon after a brutal flurry and a sneak‑poke behind the ear.
- Within seconds, El Bouni finished the fight with a swift KO.
Post‑Fight Banter
“I was like, ‘I want to go home,’” Ibrahim chuckled, cotton‑like the knockdown was the harshest blow he’d faced. “We trained for this. He came aggressive, so I had to stay calm and control the pace.”
He also expressed genuine gratitude toward his opponent: “Thank you, Andre, for taking the challenge; not many fighters want a showdown like this.”
New Stats & Takeaways
El Bouni’s record now stands at 37‑6‑1. With this win, he cements his spot among ONE’s elite young fighters, leaving a trail of glass‑shattered limbs and a growing fan base.
While “The Giant” bruised the mattress, “Mr Cool” is on track to cement his legacy as a knockout specialist. The event proved that in ONE’s striking‑only league, the fusion of power and poise is an explosive combo that never fails to electrify the audience.
