"It's going to be explosive" - Jonathan Haggerty predicts fireworks in all-champ showdown vs. Superlek in Denver
Jonathan Haggerty expects sparks to fly in his world title super fight against 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the main event of ONE 168: Denver on September 6.
The two-sport king locks horns with the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion inside Ball Arena, fired up to secure his second successive bantamweight Muay Thai world title defense in 2024. On top of that, 'The General' has a chance to redeem himself after absorbing a TKO loss to the Thai icon in 2018.
With so much on the line, Jonathan Haggerty vows to dish out another career-defining performance against a fellow fighter who's looked simply unstoppable over the years.
Speaking to The Sporting News' Tom Taylor, the Londoner said:
"I won't disappoint. It's going to be explosive."
Both ONE world champions enjoy lengthy winning streaks as they head into their highly awaited rematch in the Centennial State. Haggerty has won his last six with three knockouts against Nong-O Hama, Fabricio Andrade, and Felipe Lobo in a run that dates back to December 2020.
In the opposite corner, two-sport chasing superstar Superlek spots a 10-0 run that kicked off in a lopsided victory over Taiki Naito in May 2022. The 28-year-old's streak includes victories over Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Takeru Segawa, Nabil Anane, and Danial Williams.
Superlek aims to put Jonathan Haggerty back in his place in Denver
Jonathan Haggerty may look all prepared to level the series against Superlek. The Thai, however, believes the Englishman will be in for the shock of his life when they square off on the promotion's second on-ground showcase in North America.
He told Sportskeeda MMA previously:
"I believe that I have made huge improvements since the last time he fought me. I've been with ONE for a while, and I have grown comfortable with the style and smaller gloves."
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