‘Shock The World’ – Shimon Ready To Make His Mark Against Johan Ghazali At ONE SAMURAI 1

Ariake Arena, in front of a Tokyo crowd, provides the backdrop for the most important performance of Shimon’s career. A dominant showing against a globally known opponent can accelerate both his reputation and his ONE World Title ambitions.

He said:

“ONE SAMURAI 1 only has elite fighters, so I want to have a fight that leaves an impression. I want to finish it in a dramatic way. Ghazali is a globally recognized fighter, so I want to shock people around the world.”

Shimon Looks To Manage Distance Against Aggressive Ghazali

Shimon Yoshinari has done his homework on Johan Ghazali, and what he has found is a fighter unlike any he has encountered before.

The 19-year-old, who trains out of Rentap Muaythai Gym and Superbon Training Camp, brings a 27-9 professional record and an 8-3 promotional slate into this contest. Six of those promotional victories have come by finish. His relentless forward pressure and all-out attacking style have made him one of the most exciting and dangerous fighters on the roster.

Shimon recognizes the challenge Ghazali presents, drawing a partial comparison to a familiar face while acknowledging the differences:

“He strikes me as a mentally tough, aggressive fighter who suits the ONE style. In the way he closes the distance and pressures forward, he reminds me a bit of Yodlekpet, but his build and striking are different, so I can’t say it’s the same type of fight I’ve experienced before.”

That unpredictability makes distance management the central pillar of Shimon’s strategy. Known for his thunderous left hook and punishing calf kicks, he has identified where the danger lies and how he plans to neutralize it.

He said:

“[He favors] close-range punching exchanges, and I think he’ll use his elbows a lot, so I need to be careful there. But if I can manage the distance my way, I think it works in my favor.”

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