"Show everyone the fight they've been waiting for" - Rodtang certain Takeru showdown at ONE 172 will live up to the hype

Rodtang Jitmuangnon is not the kind of fighter that worries about fights not living up to high expectations.

The Thai superstar has developed an incredible reputation for putting on a show each and every time that he makes the walk.

This reliability is what has helped 'The Iron Man' transcend Muay Thai to become arguably the biggest star in combat sports.

Fortunately for him, he won't need to bring the fight out of his next opponent as at ONE 172 on March 23, he will face one of the few men that can match him when it comes to entertainment value.

At the iconic Saitama Super Arena, he will finally face off with Japanese star Takeru Segawa in a dream flyweight kickboxing clash for the ages. Their fight will lastt for five rounds and will headline the promotion's return to Japan.

Both men have produced fight of the year contenders in 2024 alone, let alone the countless incredible nights that they have provided fans with over their legendary careers.

The Thai superstar assured the fans at the press conference to announce the fight that this will be the battle that they want it to be:

"I believe we can show everyone the fight they've been waiting for. Please look forward to it."

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Rodtang brings it under the brightest lights

Both Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa are all-action fighters. But they're also superstars that tend to thrive under the brightest lights.

Neither man is going to back down from the moment and we have countless examples to draw upon of that.

'The Iron Man' has been involved in some of the most iconic fights in ONE Championship history.

His wars against Jonathan Haggerty and his instant classic against reigning two-sport world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 last year stand out but now he will look to add Takeru to that list by going to Japan and taking out the home favorite on March 23.