Rodtang Jitmuangnon is nearing the day he has waited for on Sunday, March 23. At ONE 172 contained in the Saitama Tremendous Area, “The Iron Man” lastly meets Takeru Segawa in ONE Championship’s return to Japan. Though the matchup brings him a lot enjoyment, he’s additionally essentially the most intense he has ever been.
“When Takeru misplaced to Superlek [Kiatmoo9], he mentioned in an interview that it made him really feel like he was dying alive. So on this struggle, I would be the one to bury him six toes underneath,” Rodtang said to ONE.
Rodtang vs Takeru – Overdue!
The 2 excellent strikers have been teasing a matchup for years. In 2024, the long-awaited contest was scheduled to occur till an damage compelled Rodtang off the cardboard. The yr since has given the 2 athletes time to higher put together for the upcoming conflict.
Rodtang has at all times been complimentary of the Japanese star’s abilities. As ONE 172 nears, he focuses on his opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. He’s betting that he can benefit from porous protection to impose his will with unrelenting aggression.
“Takeru’s most harmful weapons are his unpredictable and unorthodox assaults – and his Bushido spirit. He was actually born to struggle. Everybody is aware of what his weak spot is – his protection is poor. Though he’s sturdy, when he assaults, he neglects his protection. He proved that in his fights with Superlek and Thant Zin,” the Thai celebrity mentioned.
The principle occasion super-fight is certain to thrill with two martial arts stars who by no means again down. The Thai phenom is guaranteeing pleasure for followers all over the world. “The Iron Man” plans to satisfy Takeru’s all-out offense head-on on March 23.
“Takeru mentioned he would struggle as if it’s his final struggle, and he got here to ONE to struggle me, so I’m actually joyful to reply to him. This struggle goes to be a barnburner. Everybody will certainly take pleasure in it,” Rodtang promised.
The latest speak of winding his profession down has made every Takeru struggle extra particular. Nonetheless, that lingering query weighs on his Thai rival. Rodtang is simply as a lot of a fan as others and desires to see “The Pure Born Crusher” proceed after ONE 172.
“If I have been actually going to be the final one who fights Takeru and he’ll retire, I’ll without end blame myself and by no means forgive myself. [Beating] him painfully in his final match wouldn’t be good. I’ll let him stay on on this business, looking for victory, earlier than he quits it himself,” the previous flyweight king mentioned.
Regardless of the the entire speak from his upcoming foe, Rodtang is discovering motivation in his phrases. The previous ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion is just not going to relent only for a feel-good story. Rodtang will ensure he places forth his greatest effort to seize his most outstanding victory thus far.
“The truth that Takeru mentioned in an interview that if he manages to beat me, it might be his bonus and that he’ll retire from the game – I believe that’s bull. It’s not an actual bonus, man. I’m not a type of low cost snack that he can chew on and speak smack about. Attempt me first, and he’ll discover the reply. That’s it,” Rodtang provided.
ONE 172 airs stay on Sunday, March 23, at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT. The motion hails from the Saitama Tremendous Area in Japan. The occasion is accessible to buy on world pay-per-view through watch.onefc.com.
