Will Hu Yong be able to stop Danny Kingad in ONE Fight Night 40 clash? The Wolf Warrior shares his target for the upcoming bout

The Chinese flyweight star Hu Yong is confident heading into his upcoming bout against Filipino veteran Danny Kingad at ONE Fight Night 40. The three-round contest will take place on February 13 at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The matchup is important for both fighters as they try to move closer to title contention in the competitive flyweight division.Hu Yong, who is also popularly known as the “Wolf Warrior”, has built a reputation as a dangerous knockout striker in the 135-pound ranks. His past wins have come over notable names such as Geje Eustaquio and Eko Roni Saputra. Meanwhile, Kingad remains one of the most experienced fighters in the division and has never been knocked out in his professional career.

Hu Yong confident that his striking can break Danny Kingad’s record

Hu Yong openly discussed his game plan before the fight in the pre-event interview. He explained that his strongest weapons are his striking ability and determination, adding that stand-up fighting is his specialty. He said he believes that if a bout stays on the feet, he has the power to knock out any opponent.The Chinese fighter uses a sprawl-and-brawl style and believes he holds a clear advantage in striking exchanges.

He sees Danny Kingad’s durability as a challenge but also an opportunity. According to Hu, Kingad’s biggest strengths are experience and overall skills, yet he feels the Filipino lacks a definitive finishing technique.Kingad, who is renowned as “The King”, has faced many elite competitors in his career and often pushes fights to the judges’ scorecards.This is different from Hu Yong’s career. Many of Yong's opponents had failed to last the full distance because of his aggressive approach and heavy punches.The matchup is being viewed as a significant test for both fighters. Hu wants to prove he belongs among the top contenders, while Kingad aims to protect his reputation for toughness. ONE Fight Night 40 will stream live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video for North American viewers, adding global attention to the bout.Hu Yong’s confidence has increased anticipation around the fight. Fans will now wait to see whether his knockout power can finally stop Danny Kingad or if the Filipino veteran’s durability will once again prevail in the bout.