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Reigning two-sport bantamweight world champion Jonathan Haggerty is now wrapping up his fight camp for his upcoming world title defense against Superlek Kitamoo9 on Sept. 6 at ONE 168: Denver at the Ball Arena.
It will be Haggerty's second championship defense after he successfully fended off the challenge from Felipe Lobo in February 2024 at ONE Fight Night 19. Before he takes on 'The Kicking Machine,' he shared a snippet of his preparation and ONE Championship posted it on Instagram recently with the caption:
"Can't be held back 😈 Will "The General" remain a two-sport king by defending the bantamweight Muay Thai crown against Superlek THIS FRIDAY at ONE 168: Denver? @jhaggerty_"
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In the video, 'The General' is doing his striking session on the pads while he is held back with two bands wrapped around his body. He displays his refined technique, and fans are hyped for his return.
Users @chef_ca1, @fr3die9, @bradyward823, @mma_aficionado, and @teamdibellakickboxing showered him with positive messages and expects him to come out on top against the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion with their comments:
"No lie Bro is on fire if he gets started early he going to take it. But superlek gotta kill any momentum by dictating the pace and distance"
"He's gonna smash superlek ngl, he only just got to Denver and haggerty has been there for like 4 weeks now"
"The only result possible is an incredible fight 🔥"
"Bro's striking is full of determination"
"Haggerty Unstoppable💪"
Jonathan Haggerty honored to headline the massive ONE 168: Denver card on American soil
Ahead of his megafight with Superlek, Haggerty was interviewed by Inside Fighting and shared his thoughts about headlining such a massive event.
Despite the gigantic responsibility to deliver an incredible performance, the 27-year-old British superstar says that he is more grateful than having immense pressure under his shoulders, as he stated:
"I've got no pressure. I'm just very thankful and very honored that they've chosen me to be the main event."
ONE 168: Denver will air live from the Ball Arena in U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster.
