When a Thai Maverick Takes on the Kickboxing Legend
What’s on the Line?
After smashing his first ONE Super Series fight with a win, Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy is gearing up for a showdown that could rewrite his career. At just 25, the young striker will face the one‑time world champion, Giorgio Petrosyan, in a 71‑kilogram catch‑weight bout on Friday, 9 November at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Fighting the Beast
- Sorgraw brings a Lumpinee Stadium title and a WMC World title to the ring.
- Petrosyan’s résumé includes three decade‑long reigns over the globe’s most formidable promotions.
- Only two fighters have ever bested this “pound‑for‑pound” sensation.
Despite the obvious age and experience gaps, Sorgraw doesn’t shy away from the challenge:
“I know I’ve got to face a historic champ, but I feel I can rise to the occasion.”
Training Like a Tiger
Sorgraw’s regimen at Petchyindee Academy is brutal. Six‑hour sessions sharpen his striking, making him confident “to defeat Petrosyan.” Yet, he admits he’s avoided any rigid game plan, preferring on‑the‑fly decisions:
“I’ll study him before the fight, but once the bell rings, I’ll adapt. That’s how I’ll play it.”
“I’m Both Away From Comfort and Determined”
Coming from a Muay Thai background, the Thai fighter is stepping into kickboxing rules inside a cage—a significant shift. Yet with the Singapore Indoor Stadium set for his debut, he’s ready to surprise everyone:
“If I can win on his turf under kickboxing rules, that’s the ultimate bragging right.”
Key Takeaways
- Age and experience — Sorgraw is the underdog against Petrosyan.
- Composed but adaptable strategy — no pre‑set plan, will react during the fight.
- Heart and confidence from a world‑class Muay Thai background.
