Yosuke Saruta and Pacio first met in the Circle in 2019, with the Japanese fighter taking home a close split decision. They had a rematch several months later, with Pacio returning the favor and winning by knockout.
They now meet once more at ONE Championship: Revolution, which broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium this Friday, September 24.
Yosuke Saruta, who is ranked number one at strawweight, knows what to expect from the young Team Lakay standout and reigning ONE strawweight champion:
Yosuke Saruta maintains that it’s nothing personal with Pacio. Having competed in fights in the Circle with him, the 34-year-old says he respects Pacio’s skills and what he has accomplished in his young career.
Yosuke Saruta warns Joshua Pacio of tough fight
However, when that Circle door closes, Yosuke Saruta says all respect goes out the window. Instead, he’s thrown out a stern warning to the Filipino, that the toughest fight between them is yet to come:
Yosuke Saruta has succeeded against Pacio in the past but believes he has now improved beyond their second meeting over two years ago. While he can’t go into the specifics, Yosuke Saruta says he’s planning a surprise for the Filipino:
ONE Championship: Revolution broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, September 24. Christian ‘The Warrior’ Lee defends his ONE lightweight world title against No.3-ranked lightweight Ok Rae Yoon in the main event.
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