Dream Realized: Takeru's Wife Posts Photo of Champion's Belt Displayed on Top Shelf
Japanese kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa won the ONE Championship interim flyweight title with a knockout victory over Thailand's Tank Jitmuangnon at ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo on April 29. His wife Aoi shared a photo of the championship belt
Aoi Kawaguchi, wife of Japanese kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa, shared a photo of her husband placing his ONE Championship kickboxing world title belt on the top shelf of their display case, representing a long-awaited dream realized. Takeru scored a knockout victory over Thailand's renowned fighter Tank Jitmuangnon in the fifth round of the interim flyweight title bout at ONE Samurai 1, held at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on April 29. Previously, Aoi posted congratulations to her husband on his retirement fight victory, saying "Congratulations on your victory, and thank you for your dedication throughout your career." In her latest post featuring the championship belt on display, Aoi wrote, "You always kept the top shelf empty in our cabinet to display the ONE Championship belt," and added, "Seeing you proudly showcase the belt you fought so hard for is one of the happiest moments I've ever experienced. Heartfelt congratulations!"