The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon, has expressed his deep respect for his upcoming opponent, Takeru. The two striking titans are set to face off in a highly anticipated Muay Thai bout at ONE 167 on June 8.
Rodtang acknowledged Takeru’s status as a legendary figure in Japanese kickboxing and revealed that the Japanese star personally requested this matchup. “He hand-picked me as his opponent,” Rodtang stated during a recent press conference. “That shows me a lot of respect. He wants to test himself against the best, and I respect that.”
This sentiment underscores the significance of the clash, with Takeru aiming to make a significant impact in his ONE Championship debut against arguably the most dominant Muay Thai fighter in the world. Rodtang, for his part, is ready to embrace the challenge and deliver an electrifying performance for the fans.
