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Samet Agdeve prepares to defend kickboxing title against Roman Kryklia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Samet Agdeve prepares to defend kickboxing title against Roman Kryklia
Summary

Samet Agdeve, the undefeated ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion with an 18-0 record, will defend his title against Roman Kryklia on June 19 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Agdeve credits his success to lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, which taught him resilience and patience. He dedicated his championship victory to her, emphasizing her role in shaping both his character and career. Agdeve aims to build on his previous success, having won the SENSHI Heavyweight Grand Prix in September 2025.

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  • •Agdeve holds a perfect 18-0 professional record.
  • •The title defense takes place on June 19 in Bangkok.
  • •Agdeve's mother significantly influenced his life and career.
  • •He won the SENSHI Heavyweight Grand Prix in September 2025.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Those Lessons Helped Me Stay Strong’ – How His Mother’s Strength Guided Samet Agdeve To Kickboxing Gold
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The Turkish star reflects on the lessons that shaped his remarkable journey.

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