“Massive fan, that’s my boy” - UFC star Michael Venom Page has all the love for Jonathan Haggerty ahead of ONE 168

Fighters are often the biggest fans of each other, just take the case between two-sport king Jonathan Haggerty and MMA star Michael Venom Page.

The UFC star is one of the most recognizable British MMA fighters of the current era, and he recently showed some love to the reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Page said he's been a fan of Haggerty's even before 'The General' captured multiple world titles in ONE Championship.

Page added that he was drawn to Jonathan Haggerty's unbelievable work ethic and was glad to see his fellow Brit's unparalleled success.

"Massive fan, massive fan. That’s my boy. I love what he’s done, I’ve been a massive fan of his way before he got the double belts and so on, and so forth. He’s an exceptional fighter."

Page added:

"I just love his heart, his hard work. I love what he’s achieved. You only gotta look at his Instagram and see how much work he’s putting in, non-stop. He more than wanted this and he’s getting everything that he deserves."

Haggerty started his ONE Championship career at 135 pounds and became the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion when he beat the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in just his second match.

Despite relinquishing the gold to current holder Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Haggerty moved up to bantamweight where he has the division's Muay Thai and kickboxing world titles.

Haggerty now defends his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title for the second time when he takes on Superlek Kiatmoo9, the ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion, at ONE 168: Denver.

The champion-versus-champion super fight will close ONE 168 on Friday at Ball Arena in Denver.

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Jonathan Haggerty plans to punish Superlek at ONE 168's headliner

Jonathan Haggerty isn't just ready to defend his Muay Thai throne, he's determined to put Superlek through the wringer in their Denver super fight.

In a video ONE Championship posted on Instagram, Haggerty said he plans to unleash every bit of his arsenal when he finally squares off against Superlek at ONE 168.

"It's going to be a long night for Superlek. Just focused on one goal and that's [to] get in there and do the job. Camp's going good. Fight week's better than ever. Everything's smooth. Got everyone around me that I need. The time has come. Let's go. See what you're [Superlek] made of."