Takeru Confident About Knocking Out Denis Puric In Flyweight Clash At ONE 173

Japanese kickboxing royalty Takeru Segawa believes he can knock out veteran opponent Denis Puric when these stylish strikers clash in a flyweight kickboxing bout at ONE 173 on 16 November at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The former three-division K-1 Champion is determined to secure his first victory on home soil in nearly five years and prove he deserves a rematch with Thai megastar Rodtang Jitmuangnon. However, first he must overcome the dangerous 40-year-old Bosnian veteran.

Takeru has studied Puric's aggressive approach and believes their styles create an ideal matchup for his skill set. The Japanese megastar welcomes opponents who come forward looking to trade blows rather than those who fight cautiously.

"Well, I'd heard he wanted to fight me, and I guess he's got confidence in himself against me. Personally, I've always thought he's a fighter whom I match up against really well.
He's the type who comes out aggressively and wants to trade blows," Takeru said.

"I'm training expecting a full [three-round] fight, but I've devised a whole set of strategies for fighting him, too. I see weaknesses in his game, so I'm thinking it'd be great if I could use all three rounds to get the KO."

The former K-1 Champion has identified specific weaknesses in Puric's game and developed multiple strategies to exploit them. While preparing for the full three rounds, Takeru envisions using the entire fight to set up and deliver a spectacular knockout finish.

Both men are all-action fighters known for exciting performances, ensuring this matchup will deliver fireworks for however long it lasts. Takeru anticipates a thrilling battle and welcomes the challenge of facing an aggressive opponent with knockout intentions.

"I really think it'll be a thrilling match. He seems to think he can KO me, but conversely, I think he's the kind of fighter worth knocking out. If it comes down to an all-out slugfest, I'm confident that I can finish him. I think it'll be an exciting fight," Takeru declared.

ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri features five highly anticipated ONE World Title bouts along with several high-octane non-title clashes. Fans in India can catch all the action live on pay-per-view at live.onefc.com.