ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has no doubt that the highly anticipated clash between Takeru Segawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon will end in a knockout. The five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight headlines ONE 172 on March 23 and is already being called one of the biggest fights in kickboxing history.
Speaking at the pre-event press conference, Chatri made his prediction clear.
"My prediction for the main event is somebody’s going to get knocked out," Chatri said. "Takeru is going to knock out Rodtang, or Rodtang is going to knock out Takeru. But this fight is honestly one of the biggest fights in kickboxing history. Sixty years of history around the world, fans from all over the world are so excited, and it’s going to be an absolutely explosive, explosive fight."
The matchup features two of the most aggressive and exciting strikers in combat sports. Takeru, a former three-division K-1 champion, is known for his high-volume, precision striking, while Rodtang, the former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, is famous for his iron chin and relentless forward pressure.
With five World Title fights also on the card, ONE 172 is shaping up to be a historic event. Fans worldwide can watch the action live on watch.onefc.com via pay-per-view, while those in Japan can purchase access through U-NEXT.
As the countdown to fight night continues, the excitement surrounding Takeru vs. Rodtang only grows. Will Takeru solidify his legacy by defeating one of the toughest strikers in the sport, or will Rodtang continue his reign as one of the most feared fighters in combat sports? One thing is certain—someone is getting knocked out.
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