‘I Want To Be Loved By Everyone’ – Rodtang Opens Up About Pressure, Weight Struggles, And Redemption Ahead Of ONE SAMURAI 1

Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon has built his reputation on relentless aggression and unshakable confidence, but behind that persona is a fighter who understands the weight of expectation at the highest level. The Thai superstar faces Takeru “Natural Born Krusher” Segawa in a highly anticipated rematch for the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE SAMURAI 1 on Wednesday, April 29, broadcasting live from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The bout also marks the Japanese icon’s retirement fight, heightening the stakes for an already massive showdown.

View this post on Instagram As a global star and the pride of Thailand, every performance carries significance beyond the ring. Rodtang may have stopped his Japanese rival in 80 seconds in their first meeting at ONE 172 last year, but he understands this bout demands the same focus and intensity that has defined his rise in the world’s largest martial arts organization. That reality is something Rodtang does not shy away from: “Of course, every fight is important.

There is no fight that I can fight carelessly. There’s no fight without pressure. They are all pressure.

“I am here in the global stage. The pressure is undeniably high. In each fight, we perform as the representative of Thailand.