“If I win the belt, of course I have to hand it over to the real champ, which is my mother,” Shadow told the Bangkok Post. Last September, she was ringside when Shadow stopped Bampara Kouyate by TKO to cement his place as a title contender. Shadow greets his mother on his way to the ring at ONE Fight Night 35Born into hardship, Shadow has often spoken about fighting to repay the sacrifices she made while raising him. Shadow wheels away after a TKO against Bampara Kouyate“I don’t think I will have time to feel it out,” he said. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about.”Shadow_s mother congratulates him after his victory at ONE Fight Night 40Shadow believes maturity will be key.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2026 13:31 UTC