"Once I see red, I'll go for it" - Jonathan Haggerty recalls going for the jugular after cracking Fabricio Andrade's defenses
When Jonathan Haggerty was given the opportunity to capture his second world title in November 2023 at ONE Fight Night 16 against Fabricio Andrade, he fully seized it.
Haggerty handed Andrade with a second-round knockout loss to secure the vacant ONE bantamweight kickboxing world title.
'The General' talked about how well he prepared for that championship bout with 'Wonder Boy' and even claimed that it was one of the best fight camps he had.
He shared this in one of the recent episodes from his YouTube channel, and said:
"It was probably one of the best fight camps I've ever had if I'm totally honest. I've kicked him, he stumbled. Once I see red, I'll go for it. I'm literally walking through his punches with no guard."
Apart from becoming part of rarified air of athletes who won two world titles in two different sports, it marked the British combat sports superstar's seventh victory in nine fights since his promotional debut in January 2019.
Before this win over the ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, Haggerty dethroned the long-time bantamweight Muay Thai king Nong-O Hama in their April 2023 clash at ONE Fight Night 9.
Jonathan Haggery looks to fend off the challenge of Superlek at ONE 168: Denver
Fresh off his successful world title defense in February 2024 at ONE Fight Night 19 against Felipe Lobo with a third-round TKO finish, the Knowlesy Academy representative looks to pick up another world titlew defense.
Haggery will be challenged by Superlek Kiatmoo9 for his bantamweight Muay Thai crown on Sept. 6 in the headliner of ONE 168: Denver which will take place in front of American fans at the Ball Arena in Colorado.
Aside from retaining his status as the division's titleholder, the London native is looking to avenge his loss to the Thai megastar from six years ago and even their head to head score.
Tickets for ONE 168: Denver are available via Ticketmaster.