"Going to be a banger" - Fans debate who'll take the gold between Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek at ONE 168: Denver
For the first time since the announcement of their ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title clash at ONE 168: Denver, Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek faced off during the ONE Friday Fights 72 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok during a special appearance on the card.
The reaction of Superlek, who will be moving up in weight to challenge Haggerty for his 26-pound golden belt, was recently posted by the promotion on Instagram:
"'The Kicking Machine' is ready to throw DOWN 😈 Who's HYPED watch the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship tilt unfold on September 6 at ONE 168: Denver? 🏆 @superlek789"
In the video, 'The Kicking Machine' revealed that he had goosebumps when they had a little interaction at the center of the ring, but he also got excited to face him.
Also, he admitted that the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion felt bigger than he is but clarified that it won't be a factor when he gets his hands on him on fight night.
This latest addition to the buildup of the megafight has got the fans hyped, and users @calebfrance1, @jaxandkicks, @niu.p, @limktg_7132, @gyip12, @muckzy_, @cecilion2222_, and @1mahdiamzimi7 were jawing back-and-forth on who they think will win the fight with their comments:
"NOW THIS IS GOING TO BE A SCARY BANGER."
"This is going to be a banger !!!"
"Superlek by TKO 😈🦍"
"Team @superlek789 all day!! #AndNEW 🇹🇭🤫⚡️🤟🏽🦿"
"Superlek bu KO!"
"Gotta give it up for the bro Haggerty"
"@jhaggerty_ andstill 🔥"
"You won't stand a chance against Jonathan🙏🏽❤️🤙🏽❤️🔥"
Superlek says that his whole team supported his move to bantamweight
The bold decision of the reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion to move to the bantamweight division had the blessing and support of his whole team, as Superlek revealed in his recent interview with ONE Championship.
Furthermore, his camp has been helping him prepare for this showdown with the Brit superstar, especially the weight-cutting process because it is his first time competing in the bantamweight division.
ONE 168: Denver will take place at the Ball Arena during the U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster.