“I’m gonna be honest” - Fans react to Takeru Segawa’s victory over Denis Puric at ONE 173

Takeru defeats Denis Puric by TKO at ONE 173. -- Photo by ONE Championship
Takeru defeats Denis Puric by TKO at ONE 173. -- Photo by ONE Championship

Japanese kickboxing superstar Takeru Segawa swung to the win column in his last fight. It was a victory that fans went over the moon with on social media.

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'The Natural Born Krusher' dominated Denis Puric in their flyweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Nov. 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. He steamrolled to four knockdowns in two rounds with his powerful punches to score the TKO victory.

It was a redemption for Takeru after he was knocked out in the opening round by Rodtang Jitmuangnon in his previous match in March also in Japan.

ONE Championship shared on Instagram a clip of the celebration that Takeru had with his supporters backstage, which fans online reacted to in the comments section.

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"I’m gonna be honest before ONE 173 I thought takeru was gonna lose, especially after a knockout loss like that but I’m so happy to see him come back so dominantly like that. IM SORRY FOR EVER DOUBTING YOU GOAT," one fan opened up.
Believer once again.
Believer once again.
"What a beautiful sight ✨ Congratulations to you Takeru 武️ I'm really happy for the fans side," a user highlighted.
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A sight to behold.
A sight to behold.
"Nice to see him smiling this time," a fan pointed out, comparing the scene from that in his last fight against Rodtang, where he was in tears for the tough loss he absorbed.
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A different vibe this time.
A different vibe this time.
"Super," a comment simply put.
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Nothing to say but
Nothing to say but "super."

In a separate IG post by ONE, fans gave their take on Takeru taking on Rodtang in a still-to-be-set rematch, which will serve as the last fight for the Yonago native in his illustrious career.

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"The level of professionalism for bth of them is 🙌🙌," a user shared.
Professionals both.
Professionals both.
"LETS GO. One last scrap. 🙌🔥," an excited fan laid down.
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One for the road
One for the road
"I think Takeru deserves the win, but to be honest, I don't think he's gonna win over Rodtang," a user weighed in, calling the rematch in favor of 'The Iron Man.'
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Rodtang for the win again?
Rodtang for the win again?

Replay of Takeru's victory and other matches at ONE 173 is available on demand on live.onefc.com.

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Denis Puric all praise to Takeru for vintage performance at ONE 173

Denis Puric gave props to Takeru for the latter's masterful performance in their flyweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173.

'The Bosnian Menace' shared that Team Vasileus standout was deserving of the win, with the vintage performance he had on fight night.

He personally told Takeru that when they met backstage after their showdown, while expressing his willingness to help the Japanese star in his planned rematch against Rodtang.

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Puric said:

"You're a warrior. You're the best. If you need help to beat Rodtang, I can help. You're very strong."

It was a courtesy that Takeru showed appreciation for, hugging his fallen opponent and thanking the veteran Bosnian-Canadian fighter.

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
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