Ranked by ONE Championship Organizing Committee at the center of One Lumpinee 9 event, Sulaiman Looksuan entered the match against Chaongoh Jitmuangnon with modest achievements. The 20 -year -old Myanmar boxer played 16 professional Muay matches before, won 13 and lost 3. But Sulaiman made the biggest surprise at One Lumpinee this time.
Before an experienced opponent than himself, Sulaiman Looksuan was unexpectedly overwhelming with a close and powerful fighting style. Closing the first half with a better advantage, he constantly pressed and beat Choongoh in the second half.
The victory of Sulaiman Looksuan made his teammates also surprised. As a Myanmar people moving to Thailand, Sulaiman made a living by selling sidewalk food on the streets of Thailand. Local people call him “Mr. Ro” because Sulaiman often sells this dish around the Looksuan gym.
After a period of getting acquainted with many people, and boxers in Looksuan, Sulaiman wanted to learn to become a professional Muay athlete. At the age of 20, Sulaiman did not have many opportunities to play, but what he showed was very positive. Myanmar boxer can become the next star of One next to “Burmese python” Aung La Nsang.
The victory over Chongoh Jitmuangnon also helped Sulaiman Looksuan receive $ 10,000 bonus from One Championship. Sharing with the organizers, he said he would take this money to his family. “I'm very happy. My father is sick, having to stay in the hospital, so I will bring money to him for healing,” Sulaiman said.