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Don’t expect former K-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo of Japan to shift to Muay Thai in four-ounce gloves anytime soon.'Demolition Man' makes his ONE Championship debut this coming Sunday, when he dukes it out with Marat Grigorian on November 16 at ONE 173: Superbon vs Noiri in Tokyo.With the home of martial arts hosting multiple combat sports disciplines, Anpo was asked whether he’d consider fighting in Muay Thai or even mixed martial arts.The Japanese superstar offered a curt response to Sportskeeda MMA:"For now, I don't have anything on my mind about competing in other disciplines. Because I want to achieve my goal for now." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFor Anpo, his unfinished business in kickboxing must be settled first before looking ahead.The 30-year-old has remained adamant about his desire to avenge an earlier loss to interim featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri.Plus, he also made crude remarks about his upcoming opponent, Grigorian, and must back those words with an epic performance.That laser focus on the present task positions Anpo to deliver his best performance and prove he is the next big thing in the 155-pound kickboxing ranks.Rukiya Anpo says Marat Grigorian's time has already passedRukiya Anpo reckons Marat Grigorian already had plenty of opportunities to claim the ONE featherweight kickboxing world title. However, he fumbled it both times.As far as the Japanese striker is concerned, it's time for him to pass the torch to the new blood of the 155-pound kickboxing division.'Demolition Man' said in the same interview with ONE:"Marat is aging while I'm a newcomer in the organization. That means I will build the new era of this division, and I will be the true star in this division."Catch this intense featherweight kickboxing action by purchasing the ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri PPV.
