Jonathan Haggerty ready to take advantage of Superlek’s flaws from Takeru clash: “We’re excited to exploit them”
Jonathan Haggerty believes he's found a few holes in Superlek Kiatmoo9's game and he has every intention of exploiting them when the two combat sports stars collide on martial arts' biggest global stage.
On Friday, September 6, two of the greatest pound-for-pound strikers in the world will meet in the center of the Circle as ONE Championship heads back to The Mile High City for ONE 168: Denver.
Emanating from Ball Arena, the loaded fight card will be topped off by a can't-miss clash as two-sport king Haggerty puts his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title on the line against Superlek.
Ahead of their five-round tilt, Haggerty suggested that he and his team have found some gaps in Superlek's game after watching his instant classic with Takeru Segawa at ONE 165 in Tokyo. 'The General' elaborated on that bit while speaking with The Sporting News, saying:
“We’ve seen patterns in his game and we’re excited to exploit them.”
It will be Haggerty's second time defending his bantamweight Muay Thai title after scoring a spectacular come-from-behind KO against Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 19 earlier this year.
Superlek seeks two-sport glory against Jonathan Haggerty at ONE 168: Denver
After earning wins over Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Takeru Segawa, and Kongthoranee Sor Sommai inside the Circle, Superlek will look to bring another belt back home to Thailand after already claiming the ONE flyweight kickboxing crown last year.
Developing into a true two-sport superstar, 'The Kicking Machine' has been perfect in Muay Thai competition since signing with the promotion more than five years ago, earning 10 straight victories.
Suffice it to say that Superlek is already considered to be one of the best P4P strikers on the planet. With a win over Jonathan Haggerty, he could skyrocket himself to the top of the list while simultaneously etching his name in the history books as ONE Championship's newest two-sport titleholder.
Who comes out on top and leaves 'The Centennial State' with the bantamweight Muay Thai strap?
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