New Headline: F1 Star Reveals Strict Ramadan Diet Plan for Peak Performance

For most athletes, preparing for a World Title defense demands total physical commitment. But for ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane , his most recent fight camp came with an additional test of discipline. The 21-year-old, who will defend his crown against surging contender Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon at ONE Friday Fights 147 live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on March 20, trained for this showdown while observing Ramadan – the holy month during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.

Rather than slowing him down, the timing has only added another layer to an already intense preparation. The Thai-Algerian titleholder explained: “If I wanted to fight, I fight. If I didn’t want to fight, I wouldn’t fight, and it’s not an obligation to fight.

Because it’s been almost one year since I fought Muay Thai, I just wanted to fight Muay Thai again now. ” View this post on Instagram The matchup arrives at a moment when Anane has been eager to return to Muay Thai competition. In 2025, the walking skyscraper competed four times across striking disciplines, with his two most recent appearances happening in the kickboxing realm.

But after spending months competing under those rules, the 6-foot-4 phenom has been itching to return to the sport where he first built his reputation inside the world’s largest martial arts organization. View this post on Instagram Training during Ramadan requires careful adjustments, particularly when balancing fasting with a demanding camp. At Team Mehdi Zatout in Pattaya, Thailand, Anane has shifted much of his preparation into the nighttime hours.