February 4, 2025

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Mohamed Younes Rabah Embraces Villain Persona After Knockout Victory at Lumpinee Stadium

Algerian Mohamed Younes Rabah made a triumphant debut at ONE Championship last week with a knockout victory over Thai Saemapetch Fairtex, marking a successful start to his career with the promotion at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand. The catchweight Muay Thai showdown on December 8 saw Rabah impress with a knockout win over Saemapetch in the first round. In the post-fight interview, Rabah expressed his happiness and pride in his performance, highlighting his ability to silence doubters. He emphasized the support from his mother and his determination to focus on his performance rather than the crowd’s reception. Rabah’s victory advanced his unbeaten record to 14-0, positioning him as a strong contender in the bantamweight Muay Thai division. The full replay of the event is available for Prime Video subscribers in North America.