“I was always on my own” - Freddie Haggerty says his father’s martial arts training built his identity from a young age

British Muay Thai standout Freddie Haggerty is one of the fastest rising stars in the world today.

The 20-year-old younger brother of reigning ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Haggerty, Freddie made a name for himself at Lumpinee Stadium with ONE Friday Fights, where he scored three straight knockout finishes to earn his spot in the world's largest martial arts organization.

Now on the cusp of his ONE Championship main roster debut at ONE 170 this weekend, Haggerty gave credit to his father for turning he and his brother into world-class fighters.

The Knowlesy Academy and Team Underground representative told Goated Combat in a recent interview:

"So I was always on my own training. But I wouldn't change it for the world. It's been great having my dad as my trainer. It's pushed me up, it’s pushed me on so much more."

Needless to say, fans can't wait to see Freddie Haggerty back in action, and they won't have to wait long.

The Englishman is set to make his first appearance in the Circle in just a couple of days' time.

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Freddie Haggerty to battle dangerous Colombian Jordan Estupinan at ONE 170

20-year-old phenom Freddie Haggerty will face his toughest test yet when he takes on Colombian star Jordan Estupinan in a three-round flyweight Muay Thai contest.

The two lock horns at ONE 170, which will broadcast live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, January 24.

Fans in the United States and Canada can visit watch.onefc.com to catch the event live and for free.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.