“What a match that was” – Fans cook up potential fights for Japanese icon Takeru’s impending return

Despite losing to Superlek Kiatmoo9, Takeru Segawa put on an action-packed slugfest that has left us eagerly anticipating more.

In January of this year, the Japanese legend proved his ability to be ruthless when he challenged Superlek, the current ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion, and put up a tough fight at ONE 165.

The next Instagram reel showcases Takeru’s ability to become an unstoppable striker once he establishes a rhythm.

As the championship rounds progressed, Segawa continued to deliver powerful blows to Superlek’s head, punctuating his dominance in the fight.

The video sparked online conversations among fans, with one comment stating:

“What a match that was, spectacular”

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After Takeru’s debut on the ONE stage, fans are eagerly anticipating his future appearances. It’s reasonable to speculate that his next opponent could potentially be none other than the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion, Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

The two warriors, known for their bold personalities, have been engaged in an ongoing war of words on the internet for the past few years, each vying for the opportunity to face off in battle. Now that Takeru’s debut has been checked off the list, it will be fascinating to witness the clash of fighting styles between Rodtang and Takeru within the confines of the ring.

In regards to competing against the leading five contenders in the flyweight division, namely Tagir Khalilov and Elias Mahmoudi, a highly intense and entertaining match would surely ensue. Both fighters typically finish their fights within two rounds, making them intriguing opponents for Takeru.

Takeru Segawa learns from Korean-Japanese legend Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama

Takeru Segawa is similar to a present that continuously brings joy.

The three-time K-1 champion decided to change things up in his training routine last week, choosing to share his latest session with 48-year-old living legend Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama.

Segawa, who was certified to achieve an eight-pack with Akiyama, appeared incredibly muscular next to the renowned MMA fighter. Posting the iconic picture on Instagram, ‘The Natural Born Crusher’ added the following caption:

“Physical training with Mr. Okayama yesterday. Strengthen your weaknesses…To grow more and more. Than you very much @akiyamachoo.”