“I don't want any excuses after I beat him” - Jonathan Haggerty wants the best version of Superlek at ONE 168

ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Jonathan Haggerty wants upcoming opponent Superlek Kiatmoo9 to be at his best so as to rid their showdown in the United States next month of any cloud of doubt after.

'The General' said this ahead of their scheduled super fight at ONE 168 in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 6, where he will defend the bantamweight Muay Thai gold against 'The Kicking Machine', telling the South China Morning Post in an interview:

"So I believe he's fully prepared. I've seen a few videos. He's looking a bit pumped, a little bit beefy. So, yeah, I feel like he's put a lof of size. He knows what he's up against, and he's training harder than ever. Well, that's what I want, really, you know. I don't want any excuses after I beat him, so it's good."

Check out what he had to say below:

Jonathan Haggerty will be defending the bantamweight Muay Thai gold for the second time at ONE 168 against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek in a super title fight that will serve as the headlining contest of the event happening at the Ball Arena in Denver.

The 27-year-old Englishman became the bantamweight Muay Thai world in April last year and successfully defended it for the first time in his last match back in February with a TKO victory over Brazilian challenger Felipe Lobo.

Meanwhile, Superlek will go up a weight division higher to see his double champion aspirations through. He is packing a lot of momentum headining into the match, winning his last 10 fights.

ONE 168: Denver will air live and for free in U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subsription. Tickets for the event are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.

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Jonathan Haggerty pumped to showcase improved game at ONE 168

Knowing the significance of his scheduled title defense at ONE 168: Denver on Sept. 6, Jonathan Haggerty said they made improvements to his game, which he is looking forward to showcase come fight night.

The Orpington, England native is confident that they have made significant strides in their preparation for his super title fight against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 and he is ready to bring his improved arsenal to maintain his standing as bantamweight Muay Thai world champion:

"I'm just gonna put that power and pressure [that we worked on training ] on him. I'm not sure he's gonna enjoy it," Haggerty told the Sky Sports MMA Club podcast in an interview.

Jonathan Haggerty is looking to retain the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title at ONE 168: Denver so as to maintain his standing as a double world champion as he hold the bantamweight kickboxing gold.