"We both come for the knockout" - Jonathan Haggerty on why his mega clash with Superlek will be must-see TV
Jonathan Haggerty guarantees that his mega clash with Superlek will be an action-packed show riddled with violence from start to end. The defending ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion is just one week away from locking horns with one of the best strikers on the planet, ONE flyweight kickboxing kingpin Superlek Kiatmoo9, on Sept. 6 at ONE 168: Denver.
Although they both come from different Muay Thai backgrounds, Haggerty believes their warrior spirit and never-say-die-attitude make them similar.
Speaking to ONE, 'The General' said:
"I feel our styles are the same. We're both aggressive. We both come for the knockout. I'd say we're both up there as pound-for-pound bests."
Indeed, both combatants have defeated some of the biggest stars to establish themselves as the No. 1 strikers in their division.
Haggerty for his part, has drastically exceeded expectations after moving up to bantamweight in 2022. His last three victories have come by way of brutal knockouts, including his massive upset victory over Nong-O Hama for the 145-pound belt at ONE Fight Night 9.
On the other hand, Superlek has also been unstoppable. His striking volume and Muay Mat fighting style have made him one of the most exciting fighters to watch within the last few years. After moving to a higher weight class, Superlek is expected to showcase more of his lethal power inside the ring.
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"I'm ready!" - Jonathan Haggerty is pumped up and ready he is for his ONE 168 war with Superlek
Jonathan Haggerty is ready to get the ball rolling as he makes the final preparations for his world title war with Superlek.
These last few weeks have been nothing but crunch time for Haggerty and his team in Thailand. From running the pads to powerlifting to finding the right diet - 'The General' feels like he's on top of things, and therefore, wants to get the show on the road as soon as possible.
Sharing an update of his status with the fans on Instagram, Haggerty said:
"The mind is ready, the body is ready, I'm ready."
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