Masaaki Nogyu is coming to ONE Championship. The promotion announced this exciting addition on Tuesday, April 23rd. The Japanese star has spent his career building an irrefutable resume, and now he's stepping onto the world stage to test himself even more.
“I'm really happy. I've been waiting for this moment, finally! I'm also very excited. I can't wait to step into the ring where only elite fighters gather and prove what I'm capable of,” Noiri told ONE. Told.
Nogi has won K-1 titles in multiple weight classes, but said ONE is the biggest stage for star fighters. With an incredible lineup of pound-for-pound greats, points are well secured. Nogi is looking to continue building his legacy, but competing with the elite of the elite is where he wants to be.
“I think ONE is the ultimate stage for striking, so I wanted to take on the challenge in that ring.I aim to be the world's strongest in martial arts, so I'll see if the current Masaaki Nogyu can do it in ONE. I chose this path because of this,” the 30-year-old player said.
After announcing his contract with ONE, Nogi posted a statement on X, adamantly stating that he wants to continue competing. That's certainly going to happen in the shark-infested waters of kickboxing's roster.
As stated in the official release, I have signed a contract with ONE Championsip, the highest level of tachiwaza.
If you aim to become the strongest in the world, as you believe, this is a stage you should not attempt.
This is the start of the final chapter of martial artist Masaaki Nogyu.
I don't get excited because it's a stage where there are only fierce people.— Masaaki Nogi (@noirimasaaki) April 23, 2024
“Finally, we have arrived here. This is the beginning of my final chapter as Masaaki Nogyu as a martial artist. I am so excited to stand on stage with so many strong opponents. Let's see how far I can go. Please look forward to it. I will continue to fight with Japan on my back, so please support me even more than ever before,'' Nogi wrote in “X''.
But these tests also bring a side mission for the 30-year-old. Along with Ken Segawa, Nogi wants to bring Japanese strikers to the attention of the world. As if his incredible highlight reel doesn't already do it, he looks poised to keep that flame burning after his expected arrival later this year.
“I want to win the ONE World Title for sure. Not just me, but Takashi Segawa as well. And I want to prove to the world the strength of Japanese fighters,” Nogi said.
