Emotion poured out of Takeru Segawa as he revealed that the top of his legendary profession is close to, however not earlier than settling unfinished enterprise with the person who knocked him out in 80 seconds.
Moments after securing a devastating second-round TKO of Denis Puric at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Area, the 34-year-old former three-division Okay-1 champion made a shocking announcement throughout his post-fight in-Circle interview with commentator Mitch Chilson.
“I’ve one thing to say. My subsequent battle would be the final battle of my aggressive profession. And Rodtang, if you happen to’re prepared to be my dance companion for that final one, let’s do it,” Takeru declared to the roaring crowd.
The request did not require a lot convincing.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon, who was in attendance after withdrawing from his scheduled ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title bout with Nong-O Hama, instantly entered the Circle to embrace his rival earlier than accepting the problem for what may very well be the most important rematch in kickboxing historical past.
“Initially, congratulations to Takeru. You probably did superb tonight. And if you want to battle with me subsequent, if you want me to be your final battle, I am all for it,” ‘The Iron Man’ responded.
They shared an intense staredown contained in the Ariake Area, formally confirming what battle followers worldwide have been craving since their first assembly at ONE 172 in March.
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Recapping Takeru’s ferocious end towards Denis Puric in Tokyo
The No.2-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender arrived at ONE 173 together with his again towards the wall, however he executed his sport plan all the way down to a tee to complete Puric on his approach to a US$50,000 efficiency bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Although the Bosnian-Canadian veteran began with extra aggression, throwing large haymakers within the route of ‘Pure Born Krusher,’ the Japanese slugger waited for his second to catch him.
In return, Takeru tapped into his pace and hammer-like proper hand to flooring ‘The Bosnian Menace’ twice within the opening body. Puric survived, however barely made it out of the body.
The Crew Vasileus star then continued his output downstairs with a collection of kicks that got here with unhealthy intentions to ship the 40-year-old veteran to the canvas twice earlier than incomes the TKO win by way of a four-knockdown rule at 2:49 of the second stanza.
Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
