Denis Puric plans to come in shape against Takeru, end fight early: “As long as I go in there and bang”

Denis Puric (Image by ONE Championship)
Denis Puric (Image by ONE Championship)

Bosnian-Canadian veteran striker ‘The Bosnian Menace’ Denis Puric is set to face Japanese striking sensation and former K-1 champion 'Natural Born Krusher' Takeru Segawa in a flyweight kickboxing clash next month.

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The two will trade leather at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, live at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Puric will be banking on his vast experience in the ring and his ability to finish opponents when he takes on the hometown hero in front of his family and friends in Tokyo. ‘The Bosnian Menace’ says he will enter this bout in peak physical condition, which should give him a good shot at getting the win.

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‘The Bosnian Menace’ outlined his strategy and predicted an early finish. He told ONE Championship:

"If I'm in shape, I can fight. So, as long as I go in there and bang out three rounds with him, the way I bang out with Rodtang, I don't think it's going to go past the second, for sure."

Puric referenced his previous war with ‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon as evidence of his durability and striking power against elite competition in the biggest fights of his career.

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Denis Puric wants to ‘fight legends’ for the remainder of his career

At 38 years of age, ‘The Bosnian Menace’ Denis Puric understands that his glorious career is at the tail end. And he wants to face the best with the time he has left in the ring.

He told ONE Championship:

“I want to fight legends, the best. That’s all.”
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Speaking of Rodtang, Puric is looking to book a rematch with the Thai icon, perhaps with ONE Championship gold on the line.

He said:

“There’s nobody who put up a fight against Rodtang [Jitmuangnon] the way I did. So, I think I deserve that fight the most. I’m trying to get that number two spot [in the rankings] and then fight Rodtang again, maybe for a title or something next.”

Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on various streaming options.

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