Tenshin Nasukawa admits he underestimated Floyd Mayweather

T. nasukawa has four fights as a professional at Rizin. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tenshin.nasukawa

Tenshin Nasukawa was knocked out by Floyd Mayweather in the exhibition fight in the main event of RIZIN 14, on December 31st. The boxer dominated the ring and knocked out the kickboxing star in the first round. In a post on social media, the Japanese fighter stated that he expected to beat 'Money' and that's why he ended up underestimating his rival.

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“I've been disappointed in myself since I thought I could have done better. But I will face the facts and will continue to take on any challenge. I learned that I didn't work hard enough to earn this opportunity, and I will use this loss to improve myself and move forward this year. Despite all the things that happened before the fight, I realized how great Mayweather was. I was the only one underestimating him. I promise to reach that level,” wrote Tenshin.

As the fight was an exhibition fight, the result was not recorded in the fighters' records. However, Nasukawa suffered the first defeat in his short professional career. In two years, Tenshin has four wins in four fights in the Rizin Fighting Federation.

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“I worked hard with a big dream in the world of combat. Karate, Kickboxing, MMA and Boxing. When I got the offer, I got it in a flash. I felt like this was an opportunity of a lifetime, and although there were significant differences in achievement and weight classes, I felt like I shouldn't rush in and take on the challenge. The days since the fight was confirmed have been pleasant but worrying, and I have spent time thinking about many things. At the end of the day, I finished it, but I don't regret it. I've been disappointed in myself since I thought I could have done better. But I will face the facts and will continue to take on any challenge. I learned that I didn't work hard enough to earn this opportunity, and I will use this loss to improve myself and move forward this year. Despite all the things that happened before the fight, I realized how great Mayweather was. I was the only one underestimating him. I promise to reach that level! It may take some time for me to become the man to carry the industry on my shoulders, but please continue to support me! Everyone who works to make this fight happen, thank you very much. Mr. Mayweather, thank you very much.”

 

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