The 34-year-old Japanese icon fights Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing action AN 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The number 2 contender returns to his home crowd desperate for victory after back-to-back setbacks against Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Takeru’s impressive career was built on courage and an unwavering will to win. The former three-division K-1 champion showed a consistent reluctance to take steps backward during his legendary run, endearing him to fans around the world for his ruthless mentality.
Finding opponents willing to match that intensity has proven difficult. But Puric backed Rodtang through three grueling rounds at ONE 167 last year, never backing down from the Thai megastar’s endless onslaught despite ultimately falling short on the scorecards.
The explosive attacking style of the 40-year-old Bosnian-Canadian forces opponents to crumble under pressure. Its tendency to detonate in violent bursts leaves out strategic approaches as fighters shift into survival mode against its onslaught.
Takeru sees aggression as an opportunity rather than a danger. Where others retreat from the chaos, the Japanese icon plans to tackle it head-on with calculated precision designed to exploit the weaknesses he has identified through film study.
At ONE 173, Takeru Segawa is inspired by the Team Vasileus brothers
Takeru Segawa sees November 16 as more than just another battle. The opportunity to stand alongside his brothers Team Vasileus on the biggest stage of ONE Championship represents something much bigger than individual achievements.
He beamed with pride when stablemate Masaaki Noiri captured the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship in March with a monumental comeback TKO over Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 172. Noiri now headlines ONE 173 in a world title unification battle against Superbon.
Seeing his training partner and close friend achieve glory ignited something fierce within him. The shared journey from the K-1 days through their current ONE Championship campaigns creates bonds that transcend typical teammate relationships.
Yuki Yoza completes Team Vasileus’ three-headed monster. He takes on Superlek Kiatmoo9 in a bantamweight kickboxing war. The fight has its own implications for the World Championship and adds a new layer to the gym’s collective ambitions.
With all three teammates looking for wins on home soil, the pressure increases exponentially. But the shared spotlight empowers rather than intimidates warriors who have trained together through countless battles.
The Japanese icon envisions a friendly competition between teammates pushing each other towards excellence. Victory alone will not satisfy their collective urge. They all strive to deliver the most exciting performances while achieving a knockout finish that leaves a lasting impression.
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