Limb-Different Sensation Jake Peacock To Return Against Shinji Suzuki At ONE 169: Atlanta
Muay Thai rising star Jake “The One” Peacock is set for a highly anticipated return to action at ONE 169: Atlanta when he squares off with crafty Japanese striker Shinji Suzuki in a bantamweight Muay Thai tilt.
That contest will go down on November 8 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will mark each man’s opportunity to make a name for himself in front of a raucous American crowd.
One of the most inspirational athletes in all of combat sports, Peacock is a limb-different fighter who was born without his right forearm. While he was developing inside his mother’s womb, her umbilical cord wrapped itself around his arm, preventing its full growth.
Despite that limitation, the British-born Canadian resident has never stopped following his dreams while continuing to rise through the combat sports world.
After dominating the Muay Thai scene in Canada and then winning a Road to ONE tournament to earn his ONE Championship contract, Peacock made his promotional debut in April at ONE Friday Fights 58 with plenty of fanfare.
The 31-year-old quickly proved he belongs among the best of the best, overwhelming Japanese star Kohei Shinjo with a well-rounded attack en route to a dominant decision win.
“The One” is now gearing up for his sophomore appearance in the world’s largest martial arts organization – and the stiffest test of his career.
A master technician with an elite fight IQ and a vicious boxing game, Suzuki will come into the contest following his first victory on the global stage.
This past March at ONE 166: Qatar, the 38-year-old scrapper used pinpoint striking to score a decision over former ONE World Title challenger Han Zi Hao.
Suzuki is certainly hungry to make it two in a row – and put on a show for American fans – but the limb-different Peacock has plenty of momentum as he looks to continue his ascent through the talent-laden bantamweight Muay Thai division.
Stay tuned to onefc.com for more news about ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8.
