What watches have Tenshin Nasukawa and Takeru, who will be competing in THE MATCH, been using recently?

"Celebrity Watch Hunting" focuses on the watches favored by celebrities from various genres. This time, we will be focusing on the Rolex and Hublot that Tenshin Nasukawa and Takeru have been wearing recently ahead of their big match, which is being called the "Battle of the Century" on June 19th.

Nasukawa vs. Takeru "Battle of the Century" coming up in June

　The kickboxing tournament "THE MATCH 2022" will be held at the Tokyo Dome on June 19th. The event is attracting attention for the showdown of the century between the first RISE Featherweight World Champion, Nasukawa Tenshin, and the K-1 WORLD GP Super Featherweight Champion, Takeru.

　Ahead of this showdown, we will be introducing the Rolex worn by Nasukawa Tenshin at the press conference held on April 7th, as well as the Hublot and Omega watches that Takeru wears in his private life.

Tenshin Nasukawa wears a Rolex GMT Master II "Pepsi"

　Tenshin Nasukawa appeared at the press conference, attended by a large number of reporters, wearing a pink checked suit and carrying a Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II. He also wore this watch when he came to support Yuto Horigome, the first gold medalist in the men's street skateboarding event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, at the X-Games held at Chiba Marine Stadium in March, so it is likely to be Tenshin's favorite watch at the moment.

　In a past celebrity watch hunt, he was photographed wearing a collaboration model between G-SHOCK and A BATHING APEⓇ in 2018, and it appears he also owns a GMT Master II. Designed to display the time in up to three different time zones simultaneously, the GMT Master II is a fitting choice for the wrist of a tough fighter who competes around the world.

An important match that will determine the future of the "greatest kickboxing genius"

Nicknamed "the greatest genius in kickboxing history," Tenshin boasts titles such as RISE World Featherweight Champion, ISKA Oriental Rules World Bantamweight Champion, and a two-division champion in both RISE and ISKA. He is known for his strong attachment to kickboxing, saying, "I want MMA fighters to think that kicking is more impressive."

　However, it is also true that due to his strength and high profile, he has received offers from various organizations. Regarding switching to another sport, he stated in an interview in Number issue 944, "I want to focus on kickboxing and master it until I'm 22 or 23 years old. After that, I'd like to consider going to boxing or UFC." The results of "THE MATCH 2022" could be said to be an indicator of his future.

Takeru is known as a watch enthusiast and prefers Omega and Hublot.

　Takeru, who achieved the remarkable feat of winning three weight classes in the K-1 World GP, is also known as a watch enthusiast. While the watch he was wearing could not be identified from the cuffs of his sleeve during the aforementioned interview with Nasukawa, he has been seen wearing watches such as the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Tokyo 2020 Limited Edition and the practical yet distinctive G-SHOCK GA-110RD-4AJF on his YouTube channel and in various media appearances.

　One watch that seems to be a particular favorite is the Hublot Big Bang Gold Ceramic. As a watch material, ceramic has a variety of appealing features, including a lustrous texture and high hardness that makes it scratch-resistant. The contrast between the timeless beauty of ceramic and the 18K pink gold creates a gorgeous impact and emanates a striking presence.

Takeru's kindness shines through in his personality

　With an astounding record of 40 wins in 41 fights, Takeru is expected to continue to excel in the future. However, his strength is not his only appeal. Takeru often has a gentle expression on his face in his social media posts, and just recently he shared a photo of his mother on Twitter, sharing that he gave her a red Jaguar for Mother's Day. He also has a side as a filial son, having fulfilled his childhood promise to "buy it for me when I grow up." His Twitter posts exude kindness that is hard to imagine, considering his bad behavior in junior high and high school, when he was a so-called "delinquent."

　I'm looking forward to seeing a battle between Nasukawa Tenshin and Takeru, two fighters who combine strong mental strength with excellent technical ability.