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He s average and I m above average - Fabricio Andrade believes he reached a level that John Lineker has not
Fabricio Andrade (left), John Lineker (right) [Photo Credit: ONE Championship] Brazilian knockout artist Fabricio Andrade believes he is the uncrowned best bantamweight in the world. At ONE on Prime Video 3, he will be looking to prove to global audiences that he is levels above the bantamweight king, . In an interview with ONE Championship, 'Wonder Boy' outlined how he judges the skills of the current ONE bantamweight world champion. The 25-year-old fighter said: “I believe he is an average seven [out of 10]. Most are in this average, a few manage to reach eight, nine, and 10 when we talk about striking. I believe that I’ve managed to overcome this average, and that’s why I believe I’m on another level. Not that Lineker has bad striking, but he’s average, and I’m above average." Power and precision from John Lineker! Power and precision from John Lineker! In a post-fight interview with SCMP MMA earlier this year, Andrade said that John Lineker has poor technique and a low fight IQ. Brazil's 'Wonder Boy' said: “He has no technique, you know, he has no technique. He's just like, he just goes crazy, it's different. My fight IQ is different. My skills are different. I can throw everything, he just got points, nothing else you know, I don't see anything special in the guy. I'm the most complete fighter, you know? And he going to see that when I face him.” See the full post-fight interview below: John Lineker does not care about Fabricio Andrade s words
For months, the 25-year-old Fabricio Andrade has been trash-talking the world champion, John Lineker. Even going so far as claiming that 'Hands of Stone' is scared to fight him, calling the 32-year-old Brazilian a '.' John Lineker has heard every word, and he is not bothered. In an interview with ONE Championship, the bantamweight king explained: “None of that bothers me. I take it all in my stride. I think talking is nonsense, we have to resolve it inside the circle. I’m going to show him that you don’t win by talking, but by showing what you’re good at inside the circle.” 'Hands of Stone' is a dangerous knockout striker. Lineker earned the bantamweight throne earlier this year by knocking out long-reigning champion Bibiano Fernandes. Fabricio Andrade earned his top-contender slot by racking up a seven-fight win streak, with the most recent three being won by first-round KO/TKO. At on October 21, these two heavy-handed strikers will decide who is the best bantamweight in the world.John Lineker KNOCKS OUT Kevin Belingon in Round 2! John Lineker KNOCKS OUT Kevin Belingon in Round 2! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found