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Di Bella Defends Kickboxing Crown!
18 Jul
Summary
- Jonathan Di Bella retained his title via unanimous decision.
- This victory marks Di Bella's second win over Zhang Peimian.
- Di Bella improved his professional record to 16 wins.
Jonathan Di Bella of Canada has successfully defended his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship, defeating Zhang Peimian of China via unanimous decision. The fierce contest took place on Friday at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Both fighters engaged in intense exchanges from the opening bell, showcasing speed and precision.
Di Bella landed effective combinations throughout the fight, while Zhang countered with sharp strikes and body shots. The championship rounds saw Di Bella absorb significant challenges, including a crescent kick in the fourth round, demonstrating his composure and fight IQ. He ultimately secured the win with all three judges scoring in his favor.
This victory extends Di Bella's head-to-head record against Zhang to 2-0 and improves his overall professional record to 16-1. Having unified and defended his belt against the same elite challenger twice, Di Bella is firmly in control of the strawweight division and looks towards future opportunities to enhance his championship legacy.
