"Haggerty has a lot of strengths" - Superlek hails 'technical' Jonathan Haggerty ahead of world title tilt in Denver

(From left) Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Jonathan Haggerty.
Superlek Kiatmoo9 (left) and Jonathan Haggerty (right) [Images via ONE Championship]

'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 attempts to secure two-sport glory when he squares off alongside Jonathan Haggerty in the ONE 168: Denver main event on September 6.

As motivated as he is, the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion knows he'll be in for a tough time against the high-flying divisional king inside the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

In fact, the 28-year-old – in a recent interview with the promotion – admits that he doesn't even see many holes in the otherwise brilliant arsenal of the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion.

Superlek noted:

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"Haggerty has a lot of strengths, barely any weaknesses. He's fast, has excellent footwork, and is a technical fighter with knockout power."

Thankfully for the striking hero from Buriram, he brings just about the same pedigree of excellence in his skill set heading into this world title tilt in The Mile High City.

Arguably the best pound-for-pound striker today, the Thai fighter has looked near-unstoppable through his campaign in ONE Championship, securing statement victories against the likes of Takeru Segawa, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Nabil Anane, Taiki Naito, Danial Williams, and Walter Goncalves.

With a high fight IQ, knockout power scattered across all his weapons, and a willingness to trade leather with the best of the best, Superlek will be out to secure another triumph over Haggerty next month – in a rematch that has been six years in the making.


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Never one to duck away from the biggest fights under the bright lights of the ONE Championship stage, Haggerty bared his excitement for his world champion vs world champion clash against Superlek in Denver.

The Londoner, who defends his gold, told The Sporting News last week:

"We know what we're up against. We're excited for this one. I think everybody's been waiting for this fight, and it's finally here. We're both in our primes, at our peaks, and we're both in the best organization in the world."

Tickets for ONE 168: Denver are available on Ticketmaster.

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