Burmese megastar Soe Lin Oo is living up to his nickname, "Man of Steel." The 33-year-old fighter was set to face Seaksan at ONE 170 on January 24, but a serious car accident on December 1st left the Lethwei standout hospitalized and his car completely totaled. While the full extent of his injuries hasn’t been confirmed, the fighter shared photos revealing a deep cut on his forehead and bandages around his fingers, legs, and arms. This initially forced the promotion to announce the bout's cancellation.
However, just 10 days later, ONE Championship announced that Soe Lin Oo is on track to recover in time, confirming that the fight is officially back on. The promotion enjoys immense popularity among the Burmese community in Bangkok, who regularly flock to Lumpinee Stadium to cheer on their fellow countrymen.
This fight against Seaksan marks the biggest fight of Soe Lin Oo’s ONE career. Both fan-favorites, he faces an opponent who, not only in appearance but also in their ferocious fighting style, bears a striking resemblance to him.
ONE 170 marks another quarterly tentpole event and will feature three title fights. In the main event, Tawanchai defends his ONE Featherweight Muay Thai title in a rematch against Superbon.
