Rising ONE Championship strawweight prospect Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is one of the most exciting athletes in his division.
With a knack for scoring highlight-reel finishes, and electrifying huge crowds with his fan-pleasing style, Adiwang has captivated audiences in his time inside the ONE Circle.
The ONE Warrior Series (OWS) product earned a six-figure contract to join the ONE Championship main roster after blowing away the competition in ONE Warrior Series, Rich Franklin’s reality television show, winning his first three encounters, two of them by knockout. He remains unbeaten in ONE so far, demolishing top talents Senzo Ikeda and Pongsiri Mitsatit since his global debut.
Needless to say, Adiwang is a man fans have gone wild about. But while he undoubtedly possesses natural talent, “Thunder Kid” is quick to point out that training at Team Lakay has fortified his skill set.
“Training at Team Lakay is intense. I’m very fortunate to be working with a great group of guys who are not just talented and highly-skilled, but also close like family,” says Adiwang.
“There are instances when we are really deep in training, and we let loose and forget to hold back. There’s the occasional heavy shot we land here and there, or sometimes we put each other in some painful submissions.
Sitting atop the division is Adiwang’s Team Lakay teammate Joshua Pacio, who holds the ONE strawweight world title.
If Adiwang keeps winning, he will eventually find himself on track for a shot at the World Title too. As the victories keep rolling in, that seems inevitable.
While Adiwang isn’t ruling out a showdown with his comrade, “Thunder Kid” prefers to avoid it if necessary, and instead looks to take out any top contenders to boost his stock.
“My personal goal is to be known as one of the best fighters in the division. Of course, I want to eventually compete for a World Title. It’s every athlete’s dream to become a World Champion,” said Adiwang.
