Rottanak Posts Apology After Knockout Loss to Takeru, Hints at Wanting to Quit
Thai boxer Rottanak Jitrmeuangon was knocked out by Japan's Takeru Segawa in an interim flyweight championship bout in Tokyo, prompting the fighter to post an apology and hint at retirement.
Thai boxing star Rottanak Jitrmeuangon was knocked out by Japanese fighter Takeru Segawa in the interim kickboxing flyweight championship bout at ONE Samurai 1, held at the Ariake Arena in Japan.
Shortly after the fight concluded, Rottanak posted a message saying: "I sincerely apologize. I'm deeply regretful that things turned out this way. I want to quit everything," along with crying emojis.
Social media videos also circulated showing Rottanak visibly in tears as he left the ring.
Regarding Rottanak's future, it remains unclear whether he will continue with ONE Championship, as this fight was contested as a free agent without any contractual obligation to the promotion.