ONE Championship kickboxing king Jonathan Di Bella is open to a potential blockbuster bout with Japanese superstar Takeru Segawa. Di Bella defended his belt with a masterful decision victory over Danial “Mini-T” Williams. Read more about Di Bella’s impressive win and his future plans.
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| ONE Championship Kickboxing King Jonathan Di Bella Open to Blockbuster Bout | Jonathan Di Bella, the ONE Championship strawweight kickboxing king, is open to a blockbuster bout with Takeru Segawa. Di Bella defended his belt with a dominant decision victory over Danial “Mini-T” Williams. He is willing to face Takeru at a catchweight and has also expressed interest in a rematch with Zhang Peimian. Di Bella hopes to fight on ONE’s US shows and improve his performance in future fights. |
Jonathan Di Bella Open to Blockbuster Bout
ONE Championship strawweight kickboxing king Jonathan Di Bella is open to a potential clash with Japanese superstar Takeru Segawa. Di Bella defended his belt with a masterful decision victory over tough Australian Danial “Mini-T” Williams at ONE Fight Night 15 event in Bangkok. The Italian-Canadian champion dominated all five rounds at Lumpinee Stadium, earning a clean sweep from the judges. While Di Bella has options after his impressive performance, a showdown with Takeru would generate significant buzz in the kickboxing world.
Catchweight Challenge
Di Bella is willing to face Takeru at a catchweight, as long as the Japanese star can make 125lbs or a catchweight of 130lbs. The two kickboxing talents briefly trained together in Santa Monica and even had a few rounds of sparring. Di Bella praised Takeru’s speed and skills, describing him as a very cool fighter.
Other Contenders
Apart from Takeru, there are other contenders eyeing Di Bella’s belt at 125lbs. One notable contender is China’s Zhang Peimian, whom Di Bella defeated in a competitive decision to win the title a year ago. Di Bella has expressed interest in a rematch with Zhang and hopes to fight on ONE’s upcoming US shows, as he wants to compete closer to his home in Montreal.
Reflecting on the Fight
Despite his impressive win over Williams, Di Bella was critical of his own performance. He felt that his timing was a little off and believes there is room for improvement. However, he acknowledged Williams’ toughness and knew that the Australian would be a formidable opponent.
Summary
In summary, Jonathan Di Bella, the ONE Championship strawweight kickboxing king, is open to a blockbuster bout with Takeru Segawa. Di Bella defended his belt with a dominant decision victory over Danial “Mini-T” Williams. He is willing to face Takeru at a catchweight and has also expressed interest in a rematch with Zhang Peimian. Di Bella hopes to fight on ONE’s US shows and improve his performance in future fights.
