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Former multi-time K-1 champion and ONE Championship newcomer ‘Demolition Man’ Rukiya Anpo of Japan will make his debut in the world’s largest martial arts organization against Armenian striking great Marat Grigorian in a featherweight kickboxing bout.Anpo and Grigorian will settle their grudge match at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.Before joining ONE Championship, the Japanese star previously shared the ring with boxing legend Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao in an exhibition match that proved transformative for his development as a combat sports athlete. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAnpo reflected on how the Pacquiao experience elevated his game. He told Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview:"That was the first time I fought in boxing rules, like punches only. Ever since the fight was [announced], until fight day, that was the hardest and the most effort I've given in my career. Against someone so special, a huge superstar, that experience [was amazing]. Although the result was a draw because it was an exhibition match, there's no winner based on the rules. But the detail of the fight and all the [aspects] of the fight made me improve as a fighter."Now with renewed focus, Anpo will be competing amongst the best kickboxers on the planet in ONE Championship, and he hopes the lessons he learned against Pacquiao will benefit him for the remainder of his career.Rukiya Anpo ready to put on a show for his fans at ONE 173‘Demolition Man’ Rukiya Anpo is pumped and ready for his ONE Championship debut at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16. And he wants to entertain the fans at Ariake Arena.He told Sportskeeda MMA:“I want to give the fans what they deserve. Because my fans’ expectations are very high. I have to deliver what fans expect. I’m ready to become a ONE Championship superstar. Like I said, I will be the main character of this [organization].”Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on various streaming options.
