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‘Confident In My Power’ — Sangarthit Vows To Match Brother-In-Law Rodtang’s Fury Against TAKU At ONE Friday Fights 144
Hard lessons have shaped Sangarthit Looksaikongdin, and he arrives at ONE Friday Fights 144 determined to show exactly how far he has come.
The 22-year-old heavy-hitter makes his return to Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, February 27, taking on Japanese striker TAKU in a bantamweight kickboxing clash live in Asia primetime.
Sangarthit’s journey has unfolded under one of the longest shadows in ONE Championship. As the brother-in-law of former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon, comparisons were inevitable.
But the young warrior has steadily carved out an identity of his own. A 2-1 start against stiff opposition in the weekly series tells the story of a fighter who belongs.
After a humbling loss to Suablack Tor Pran49 at ONE Friday Fights 114, the Looksaikongdin Boxing Camp representative bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Ali “The King” Koyuncu at ONE Friday Fights 126. While the victory steadied the ship, the performance left him wanting more.
Sangarthit told onefc.com:
“Even though I got the win last time, it was a real toss-up. My biggest mistake was definitely the weight cut, and in the ring, I let my emotions get the better of me.
“After I lost to Suablack, I realized I needed to change, so for the third fight, I tried to loosen up a bit too much. For this fight, I’ve found a balance — not too stressed, but not too relaxed. I’m right in the middle.”
That foundation, however, traces back further than his kickboxing career. Before making the leap, Sangarthit compiled an undefeated 19-0 professional boxing record — one that gifted him more than just sharp hands.
It honed his instincts, deepened his ring IQ, and gave him the ability to dissect an opponent’s tendencies in real time.
Those qualities set him apart, and he intends to put them to full use against his aggressive Japanese foe.
The Bangkok native said:
“My edge will be reading his punch patterns. With my pro boxing experience, I can spot the holes in his striking. I should be able to find the gaps and counter, but I have to adjust on the fly.
“I’ve studied him, and he’s the type to just walk forward and trade. It’s going to be a fun fight because I love it when someone comes at me — we can just get in there and scrap.”
Sangarthit knows that aggression is a double-edged sword. Getting drawn into a firefight has cost him before, and he is determined not to let history repeat itself.
Against TAKU, he’s measured enough to control the chaos, but confident enough to end it decisively.
He offered:
“I’m going to be more calculated this time. I’m not just going to trade blows blindly because he’s no pushover. That said, I’m very confident in my power.”
Sangarthit Credits Rodtang As Key Force Behind His Growth
Few fighters have a support system quite like Sangarthit Looksaikongdin’s.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is not just a household name in Muay Thai — he is family. His influence on Sangarthit extends well beyond the corner, shaped by what ‘The Iron Man’ models inside the ring.
Despite his reputation as one of the sport’s most ferocious brawlers, the former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion has always known when to pull back, stay composed, and execute under fire.
It’s a lesson that Rodtang and Sangarthit’s siblings drive home every single day in the gym.
The 22-year-old said:
“As for controlling my temper, I’m working on it. My family is very strict about this. My parents and my brother-in-law constantly remind me to keep it cool. But since I’m still [young], things tend to get heated in the heat of battle.
“During camp, [my older brothers] bang Ya, bang Lot, and Rodtang have been all over me about my defense. We’ve been drilling both offense and defense because to have a great attack, you need a solid guard.”
Heading into his fourth promotional appearance, Sangarthit understands that the global stage demands more than raw talent.
Refinement, patience, and the ability to execute under pressure are what separate contenders from future ONE World Champions.
Against TAKU on Friday night, he intends to put all of it on display.
Sangarthit concluded:
“I’m at an age where I can still grow, and for this fight, you’ll see me controlling myself much better. I’m not overthinking it this year. I’m just competing with myself to get faster and more agile.
“I’m taking it fight by fight and giving my all every single time. Every fighter wants to be a champion, but to get there, I have to reach my full potential first.”
