Takeru Rodtang Sets April 29 Finale For ONE Interim Crown

Takeru Segawa is making takeru rodtang the center of his farewell fight. The Japanese star headlines ONE Samurai 1 on April 29 in Tokyo against Rodtang for the interim flyweight kickboxing crown, and he says the bout will define his career.

Takeru Segawa in Tokyo

The fight goes down at Ariake Arena and is set to draw a partisan crowd behind the hometown favorite. It also airs on Fuji TV, adding another layer of visibility to a matchup Takeru has framed as the final chapter of his run.

“Well, I think that I’m in a sort of a situation where the farewell fight, the retirement fight can be taken in the best condition in terms of hype. So I’m very happy.”

He went further when asked whether beating Rodtang would be the biggest win of his career. “Well, I think this fight will define my career. This is the finale of my career as a fighter. So by winning against Rodtang and winning the belt will be the completion of my career.”

Rodtang and the title

The stakes are straightforward: one rematch, one interim belt, one last chance for Takeru to close out his career with a championship. He has already beaten Taiga and Petchdam, and he has pointed back to the first time he won the K1 belt as the high point of his career.

“Okay. So one that stands out is when I first got the K1 belt. That’s the one.”

He also brushed off the side chatter around Rodtang and a contractual dynamic piece, saying, “Yeah, truly I don’t care about those at all.” For Takeru, the line has stayed fixed on the fight itself and the chance to leave with gold.

ONE Samurai 1 on April 29

Takeru described the ending he wants in plain terms: “Oh really the story how it should be concluded is to become the best in the world and become a champion.” The rematch gives him that path in Tokyo, in front of the crowd most likely to push him through the final stretch.

“Well, just winning the fight and getting the belt and then make the retirement is what I think. Thank you.”