The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between Tang Kai (19-4, 8-1 ONE) and Shamil Gasanov (16-1, 6-1 ONE) has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. No reason was given for the change from the original date. Tang Kai is the current champion defending his belt against top contender Gasanov. Both fighters have strong recent records in the promotion, setting up what should be a competitive championship matchup.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43, the promotion announced. No explanation was provided for the change from the originally scheduled date.
Tang Kai enters the bout as the reigning ONE lightweight champion, carrying a professional record of 19-4 overall and an impressive 8-1 mark inside the promotion. He puts his belt on the line against Gasanov, who brings a 16-1 professional record and a 6-1 showing in ONE Championship to the contest, establishing him as one of the division's most credible challengers.
Why it matters
- Tang Kai's title reign faces its stiffest test against a contender who has lost just once inside the promotion
- Gasanov's near-perfect ONE record makes him a legitimate threat to dethrone the champion
- The lightweight division's hierarchy will be clearly defined by the outcome, with both men holding strong recent form heading into the fight
