Japanese Champion Takeru Segawa's Wife Posts Touching Tribute After His Knockout Victory in Final Fight Before Retirement
Japanese kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa retired on a high note with a fifth-round knockout victory over Thai opponent Rotthang Jitmuangnon at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, prompting an emotional tribute from his wife Aoi Kawaguchi.
Aoi Kawaguchi, wife of renowned Japanese fighter Takeru Segawa, posted an emotional tribute to her husband after he defeated Thai boxer Rotthang Jitmuangnon in ONE Samurai 1 before retiring from the sport. Segawa secured a knockout victory over Rotthang in the fifth round of the interim flyweight kickboxing world championship bout at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on April 29. Following the match, 27-year-old Aoi shared a heartfelt message on social media: "Congratulations on your victory, and thank you for your dedication throughout your fighting career." Aoi, who has worked as a model and actress, has appeared in commercials, stage productions, television dramas, and films.