Kosuke Takagi prepares for ONE SAMURAI 2 debut in Tokyo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kosuke Takagi is set to make his promotional debut at ONE SAMURAI 2 on August 8, facing Luo Chao in the quarterfinals of the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament at EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo. Takagi enters the tournament with an 18-3 record and is a former champion in various martial arts disciplines. He overcame Kienböck disease in his teenage years to pursue his kickboxing career, earning accolades in both karate and Shoot Boxing. The winner of this tournament will secure a title shot against the reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion, Superbon.
- •Takagi's fight against Luo Chao is on August 8.
- •He has an 18-3 professional record.
- •Takagi previously won championships in karate and Shoot Boxing.
- •He was diagnosed with Kienböck disease but recovered through treatment.
- •The tournament winner will face Superbon for the championship.
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