After a crushing defeat by the hands of the “Iron Man” Rodtang within the first spherical of the principle occasion of ONE 172, backstage, an emotional Takeru was comforted by ONE championship firm chairman Chatri Sityodtong the place he would reassure “The Natural Born Crusher” that he he’s nonetheless among the best fighters on the earth. Chatri would say the next to the Japanese star:
“This Doesn’t Change Anything. You’re defintely one of the best in the world.”
“It was just a split second. It was just one misstep.”
“keep going. Stay strong. Turn this into an inspiring story for the fans in Japan and all over the world.”
“No matter how much it hurts… keep going. Let’s get up!”
Takeru would go on to thank the chairman of the corporate for internet hosting such a large card in Japan, and Chatri would proceed to sing Takeru’s praises, that he’s nonetheless a legendary determine within the sport of kickboxing and a frontrunner for Japan as a martial artist.
Chatri sityodtong reassures us the Takeru’s journey will not be over.
Regardless of the surprising loss to what was Rodtang at his true potential, and the previous three division k-1 champion having chased this battle for over a 12 months. The short and devastating loss can put any fighter in a scenario the place they’ll query their very own capability to compete on the prime anymore. Fortunately, the boss, Chatri, swooped to let the Japanese kickboxing star know that ONE championship may have his again in his journey on the largest stage in martial arts.
And for us followers of kickboxing, particularly the tremendous thrilling Japanese kickboxer, we’re glad to see Takeru get the love and help he deserves to get again within the ring doing what he does greatest.
