**‘The Bosnian Menace’ Denis Puric Shows No Interest in Facing ONE Teen Sensation Johan Ghazali**

Denis Puric, known as ‘The Bosnian Menace,’ has once again expressed no interest in facing ONE Championship’s teenage striking sensation, Johan Ghazali. The prospect of a generational showdown between the 40-year-old veteran and the 18-year-old phenom has been the subject of speculation for some time, fueled by their ongoing back-and-forth exchanges online.

Ghazali has been eager to step into the ring with Puric, but the Bosnian-Canadian warrior remains unfazed, making it clear he sees no benefit in taking on the young contender. In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Puric bluntly explained his stance:

> “No, bro. I’m not f***ing looking at that kid. What is he doing for my career? He does nothing for me if I fight him; win or lose, it does nothing for me. I’m not looking at that kid, I’m looking to fight beasts. The beasts that I’ve been fighting.”

Puric’s words reflect his focus on battling the elite within the 135-pound striking division. Over the years, he has faced some of the best, including former ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon. His upcoming fight is set for November 16 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, where he will take on Japanese superstar Takeru Segawa at ONE 173.

For Puric, Ghazali still has considerable ground to cover before earning a fight against him.

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**Denis Puric Honored to Compete at Star-Studded ONE 173**

ONE 173 is shaping up to be the biggest event in ONE Championship history, featuring seven world titles on the line and a spectacular roster of bouts across multiple martial arts disciplines. Even seasoned veterans like Denis Puric are impressed by the caliber of this card.

“The whole card looks crazy,” Puric told SCMP. “I feel like this is the best card ONE Championship has ever put together. You got basically the best fighters in ONE on this card.”

‘The Bosnian Menace’ is honored and excited to face Takeru Segawa at this landmark event.

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Stay tuned to Sportskeeda and ONE Championship for all the latest updates on Denis Puric’s upcoming clash at ONE 173.
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