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Rodtang Jitmuangnon is eager to justify all the hype surrounding his epic clash with Takeru Segawa. These two fierce rivals have signed the dotted line to do battle in a five-round flyweight kickboxing war as the headlining acts of ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang.
The world will indeed be watching this intriguing clash of styles set to take place on March 23 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
A collision course between Rodtang and Takeru was initially booked earlier this year but was postponed after the Thai star suffered a hand injury.
Despite the long wait, 'The Iron Man' believes the public clamor for this match remains as high as ever. Quite frankly, Rodtang guaranteed that fans would get everything they'd hoped for once this dream match finally turns into reality.
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The former flyweight Muay Thai world titleholder said during the ONE 172 press conference in Tokyo:
"That's right. I also think this will be the greatest striking match between two of the world's strongest fighters. By both of us showing everything we have, it will be the best fight."
Stylistically, a Rodtang-Takeru battle does have the makings of an instant classic.
The Japanese buzzsaw courageously loves to push forward, using his blistering speed to deliver his flashy combinations.
The Thai destroyer, on the other hand, laughs in the face of danger, absorbing his opponent's best shots and dishing twice the damage in return.
Takeru Segawa says Rodtang is more calculated than people think
Contrary to public opinion, Rodtang is actually a very technical fighter and not just some mindless berserker.
Even Takeru is in awe of 'The Iron Man's fundamentally-sound understanding of 'The Art of Eight Limbs'.
As far as the K-1 multi-division world champion is concerned, Rodtang is able to get away with his flamboyant ways because of his high fight IQ.
'The Natural Born Crusher' said during the ONE 172 introductory press conference:
"In recent fights, he's shown detailed defensive skills. He's not just a strong brawler."
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