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Retired Japanese kickboxer Takeru Segawa has arrived in Thailand seeking a rematch with former rival Rodtang Jitmuangnon, just months after defeating him by split decision in April.

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Japanese kickboxer Takeru Segawa, a former ONE Championship interim flyweight champion (125-135 lbs), has arrived in Thailand expressing his desire to meet former rival Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Takeru defeated Rodtang by split decision at ONE Samurai 1 on April 29, after which he announced his retirement from the sport. Rodtang has been out of action due to prior issues but is scheduled to return to competition on October 28. Takeru shared an Instagram story stating, "I'm in Thailand right now, and tonight I'm going to Lumpinee—I really want to see Rodtang." Rodtang responded by reposting the message and writing, "Someone's missing me—what should I do?"

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