“In shape for the war” - Fans hyped to see Jonathan Haggerty go to world title battle against Superlek in Denver
The preparation continues for the reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion and ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Haggerty as he is gearing up for his gigantic matchup against fellow world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9.
Haggerty and Superlek will square up on Sept. 6 in the co-main event of ONE 168: Denver card, which goes down inside the Ball Arena in Colorado. Before the two face each other for the second time during their careers, ONE Championship posted a clip of Haggerty's preparion on Instagram.
They captioned the post with:
""The General" looks UNSTOPPABLE 💥 Will Jonathan Haggerty remain a two-sport king when he defends the bantamweight Muay Thai crown against Superlek on September 6 at ONE 168: Denver? 👑 @jhaggerty_"
In the video, Haggerty was seen sharpening his kicks against the pads, and fans were thrilled to see this, especially platform users @romzey81, @matisszaharovsmma, @yo.jaelee, @olobur_h, and @dal_c_1984, who chimed in with their positive comments:
"Jonathan Haggerty getting ready in shape for the war 😃"
"This guy is not messing about 🔥🔥"
"He is looking super sharp. I can't wait until One Denver."
"And Carillo thinks he can get him. What a dreamer."
"@jhaggerty_ is (AND STILLLL) and it will stay that way for a reason. The man is a machine."
Jonathan Haggerty looking to hit two birds with one stone against Superlek
The upcoming world title defense of Haggerty is not only important for him to retain his 26-pound golden belt, but also to avenge his loss to Superlek from six years ago in 2018 where he got stopped through a doctor's stoppage due to the nasty cut he sustained from their fight.
Futhermore, a victory for the 27-year-old British superstar could prove that he is one of the best pure strikers on the planet right now.
ONE 168: Denver will air live from the Ball Arena at U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets for the event are now available on sale on Ticketmaster.