Xavier Gonzalez Vows to Return to Aggressive Form Against Exza Wankhongohm at The Inner Circle 36
Spanish fighter Xavier Gonzalez is determined to showcase a more aggressive version of himself in the ring. At 25 years old, the Tor Sangtiennoi representative is set to face Exza Wankhongohm this Friday, October 30, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok during The Inner Circle 36 / ONE Friday Fights 176 (referred to as “ONE Lumpinee 176” in Thai coverage).
Spanish fighter Xavier Gonzalez is determined to showcase a more aggressive version of himself in the ring. At 25 years old, the Tor Sangtiennoi representative is set to face Exza Wankhongohm this Friday, October 30, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok during The Inner Circle 36 / ONE Friday Fights 176 (referred to as “ONE Lumpinee 176” in Thai coverage). The bout will be a Muay Thai contest in the flyweight division.
Known as a Spaniard with a Thai heart, Xavier arrives with a clear mission: to correct the mistakes from his last performance and deliver the kind of fight that pleases the Thai audience.
In September, he lost by split decision to Thway Lin Htet. Reflecting on that fight, Xavier acknowledged that he was too cautious and allowed the match to become less dynamic than he would have liked.
Now, his approach is different: to take the initiative, exchange strikes, and not let excessive worry hinder his game.
Three Weeks of Preparation and the Weight Challenge
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In addition to regaining his strong performance, Xavier had to deal with a short preparation time. According to him, he had only three weeks before stepping into the ring.
This period required dedication to physical conditioning and weight adaptation. Since early 2026, he has been competing at 135 pounds, a change that has made the process even more demanding. Nevertheless, he assures that he will give his all to arrive in good shape and deliver a solid performance.
Exza Comes Out Swinging
On the other side will be Exza Wankhongohm, a fighter from Sisaket making his debut in ONE Championship. Described as an offensive-style athlete, he is ready to impose his game, precisely the type of opponent that could test Xavier's promise to abandon caution.
The Spaniard's plan is to avoid a conservative game, embrace exchanges, and seek a more intense fight. More than just wanting to win again, he aims to regain the ability to excite the Thai crowd.
With two fighters eager to push forward, the matchup pits a Spaniard seeking redemption against a newcomer looking to seize his first opportunity in ONE. This Friday at Lumpinee, Xavier has the chance to turn his words into action.
Source: Muay Thai Stand / Mainstand
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