Fighter Rotkhao Opens Up: Body at Just 1% Capacity as Outside Pressures Take Their Toll
Thai boxer Rotkhao Jitmeuangnon revealed that personal circumstances severely disrupted his training and left him operating at only 1% physical capacity during his recent loss to Takeru Segawa at ONE Samurai 1. The fighter attributed his poor performance to lack of preparation and lost focus caused by ongoing personal issues. Japanese YouTuber Valentine Hosokawa expressed sympathy for Rotkhao's situation and praised his openness about the difficulties he faced.
Thai boxer Rotkhao Jitmeuangnon opened up in an interview with Japanese YouTuber Valentine Hosokawa following his defeat to Takeru Segawa at ONE Samurai 1, stating that external pressures had severely impacted his physical condition, leaving him at just 1% capacity. "It was wrong from the start because my body wasn't properly trained—everyone knows what happened to me," Rotkhao said. During the fight, he continued, "my body wasn't ready, my timing was completely off, it felt like I was being pushed back. My strength had already declined, and I wanted to add more but had nothing left." He attributed his struggles to insufficient training due to personal circumstances that caused him to lose focus. "Without proper training and power, there's no way I could fight him. No matter how skilled I am, I can't land a punch," he explained. "During this difficult period, I was doing my best to make weight." Valentine Hosokawa, a former JBC champion, responded with understanding and thanked Rotkhao for his willingness to speak openly during such a challenging time.