Fireworks in the Ring! Rodtang Faces Takeru Before Tomorrow's Showdown – Confident of Victory
Thai legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon faces Japan's Takeru Segawa for the interim ONE kickboxing flyweight title at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Wednesday, with the confident champion predicting victory.
ONE Championship held official weigh-ins and face-offs on April 28 for ONE Samurai 1 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, with competition starting at 12:30 PM Thailand time on Wednesday, April 29. The headline bout features former ONE Muay Thai flyweight world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon against local favorite Takeru Segawa, with the interim ONE kickboxing flyweight world title at stake. Both fighters successfully made weight with no complications—Rodtang weighed in at 134.8 pounds with a hydration level of 1.0095, while Takeru came in at 134 pounds with a hydration level of 1.0226, setting up their matchup on April 29, 2569. Following the face-off, Rodtang stated: "I'm honored to be the final opponent of Takeru's career. I will do my best, and of course I will be the one to claim victory on April 29."