Nico Carrillo crowned undisputed ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:38 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Nico Carrillo has been officially elevated to the position of undisputed ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion after Tawanchai PK Saenchai vacated the title due to a significant leg injury. Carrillo, who previously held the interim title, views this achievement as long overdue and aims for an active championship reign, expressing confidence in facing potential challengers. His next scheduled fight is against Zhou Jiaqiang in a kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 46 on August 14, 2026.
- •Carrillo was promoted from interim titleholder to undisputed champion.
- •Tawanchai vacated the title due to an injury sustained in December 2025.
- •Carrillo plans to defend his title in November and early next year.
- •He has six knockouts in seven promotional victories.
- •Carrillo is set to face Zhou Jiaqiang on August 14, 2026.
- 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s About Time’ – Nico Carrillo Vows Historic Reign After Being Crowned Undisputed Featherweight Muay Thai King
"The new ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion is not interested in a quiet reign, and plans to prove it.
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