"Mans got skills" - Fans impressed with Jonathan Haggerty's mastery over Sam-A, hyped for Denver duel against Superlek
Ever since signing with ONE Championship in 2019, Jonathan Haggerty has made his mark not only under the promotion but also throughout the martial arts community by beating legendary fighters and breaking their streaks.
His first famous victory was against Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE: For Honor card in May 2019, where he scored a massive upset via unanimous decision to dethrone the former divisional king and capture the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title.
'The General' looked back at this crowning glory in a recent Instagram post by the world's largest martial arts organization, and they captioned it with:
"Defying the odds 😤 Can we expect another unforgettable performance from Jonathan Haggerty on September 6 when he defended the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Superlek at ONE 168: Denver? 👑 @jhaggerty_"
This career-defining win by the British striking sensation was commended by fans, especially from users @skyninjaaa, @lukas.silva079, @brandons___1, and @larsgeutjes, who commented:
"Mans got skills 👏🏽"
"I can't think of any other Muay Thai fighter that has a better teep then haggerty"
"Haggerty the real deal 💯"
"That teep was insane"
More than five years after that triumph against Sam-A, Haggerty has become a two-sport world champion and got fans excited for his next fight, as users @chris_efc1988 and @sullyptfighter are looking forward to his champion-versus-champion showdown with Superlek Kiatmoo9 with their comments:
"I cannot wait for this superlek fight its going to be 🔥"
"I think @jhaggerty_ is the only fighter that can beat @superlek789 at this point. But @superlek789 is a beast 🦍"
Jonathan Haggerty looking to avenge loss from Superlek at ONE 168: Denver on September 6
Haggerty's preparation for his megafight with 'The Kicking Machine' is now all-out because he's not only looking to defend his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title in the co-main event of ONE 168: Denver on September 6, but also wants to even his head-to-head score with Superlek.
The reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion drew first blood in their rivalry in 2018 when he scored a TKO victory over the Keddles Gym, Knowlesy Academy, and Team Underground representative.
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.