Veteran striker Denis Puric will attempt to derail one of Japan’s biggest stars when he faces Takeru Segawa in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on 16 November at Tokyo’s iconic Ariake Arena.
The bout promises explosive action as two battle-tested warriors collide in front of Takeru’s home crowd.
Takeru’s ONE Championship journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions since his 2024 debut. The 34-year-old Team Vasileus star initially struggled in his promotional but demonstrated his class with an unforgettable war against Superlek Kiatmoo9.
His second-round knockout of Thant Zin proved his finishing instincts remain sharp, but his recent knockout loss to Rodtang has left the Japanese megastar seeking to rebuild his momentum toward a potential rematch.
Fighting in front of his home crowd provides Takeru with the ideal setting to restart his championship aspirations.
At 40 years old, Puric represents the experienced underdog looking to spoil the party for Japanese fans. The Bosnian-Canadian has proven his mettle throughout his ONE Championship tenure, compiling three victories while consistently facing elite-level competition.
His most impressive showing came against none other than Rodtang Jitmuangnon, where the Team CSK fighter pushed the Thai legend to his limits before ultimately falling short.
Now he faces another opportunity to make a statement against a fighter desperate for redemption.
ONE 173 Bout Card So Far:
Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri (ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship Unification)
Oumar Kane vs. Anatoly Malykhin (ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship)
Yuya Wakamatsu vs. Joshua Pacio (Flyweight MMA World Championship)
Denice Zamboanga vs. Ayaka Miura (ONE Atomweight MMA World Championship)
Takeru Segawa vs. Denis Puric (Flyweight Kickboxing)
Yuki Yoza vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9 (Bantamweight Kickboxing)
Stamp Fairtex vs. Kana Morimoto (Atomweight Kickboxing)
Giancarlo Bodoni vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (Middleweight Submission Grappling)
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