“It'll show more clearly in later rounds” - Rodtang Jitmuangnon says bigger Jonathan Haggerty could be a problem for Superlek
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion and global superstar 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand says Jonathan Haggerty's larger frame at bantamweight could prove to be a problem for Superlek Kiatmoo9 when the two trade leather next weekend.
'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand is set to challenge two-sport king 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty of the United Kingdom at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, Sept. 6.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Limited tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.
Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Rodtang says Haggerty has settled in quite nicely at bantamweight, and with Superlek moving up a weight division, it might prove treacherous for 'The Kicking Machine'.
'The Iron Man' stated:
"I think it'll be a huge factor. It'll show more clearly in later rounds. It'll be difficult for Superlek to trade weapons with him in later rounds. I think with weight becoming a factor, Haggerty will be able to endure more."
Needless to say, fans eagerly await this explosive bantamweight Muay Thai clash between Superlek and Haggerty, and it can't come soon enough.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 169: Atlanta as it happens.
'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon returns to defend his gold against Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta
As for 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon himself, the Thai megastar is ready to make his epic comeback to U.S. soil when he heads to Atlanta later this year.
Rodtang is set to lock horns with the United Kingdom's Jacob Smith in a highly anticipated world title rematch, with his ONE flyweight Muay Thai gold on the line.
ONE 169: Atlanta broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.