“Fight for my life” - Takeru Segawa bares the ironclad mindset that makes him unbreakable

Japanese kickboxing icon and former ONE world title challenger 'The Natural Born Crusher' Takeru Segawa has built a solid reputation as a fighter who never backs down from a challenge.

There is no better evidence of this than his Jan. 2024 ONE Championship debut against two-sport, two-division world champion 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9.

Takeru faced Superlek in a five-round war at ONE 165 in Tokyo, Japan. He fell just short of victory by dropping a unanimous decision to the Thai icon, but Takeru more than proved his worth in an awe-inspiring performance.

Fans were impressed by his rock-solid resolve, as he never once wavered nor gave up in the face of imminent danger against Superlek.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Takeru explained where that toughness comes from.

'The Natural Born Crusher' said:

"Since the beginning, I’ve approached fights not just as sports matches, but with the resolve to fight for my life. So even in the last fight, whether bones break or muscles tear, I fight with the mindset that the one who knocks out the other wins."

Needless to say, Takeru is one of the toughest fighters on the planet. And he gets to showcase that ironclad resolve once again when he returns to action next weekend.

Takeru Segawa takes on Myanmar's Thant Zin at ONE Friday Fights 81

Japanese kickboxing star 'The Natural Born Crusher' Takeru Segawa will make his return to the ONE Championship ring when he faces Myanmar's Thant Zin at ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut.

The event broadcasts from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Sept. 27.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com. Visit the official ONE Championship website for more information on how you can watch from your location.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.