"They come out with these spinning stuff" - Jonathan Haggerty reveals the style he hates going up against the most

Jonathan Haggerty may only be 27 years of age but he has accumulated a lot of experience during his striking career.

The British superstar has been applying his trade in the gym and the ring from a young age and that means coming across new names, faces, and styles.

Elite martial artists are able to adapt to whatever style is put in front of them but the saying that styles make fights is incredibly true.

Sometimes, it's easier for certain skill sets to go up against others and Jonathan Haggerty believes that there is one style in particular that he finds frustrating to go up against.

The ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion recently appeared on the Winners Talking Podcast where he revealed how much he dislikes striking with competitors who utilize a Taekwondo background:

"You know what, I hate sparring, I hate fighting against Taekwondo people. It's long. They come out with these spinning stuff and frustrate you. If they can frustrate you, they'll pick you apart. If you can keep your cool and get your distance, I'm saying Thai boxing."

Watch the full podcast interview below:

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Jonathan Haggerty will adapt to a new challenge at ONE 171

Jonathan Haggerty has shown his ability to adapt during his time in ONE Championship and training with different styles will be a big part of that.

In his return to action at ONE 171: Qatar, 'The General' will put his bantamweight kickboxing world championship on the line for the first time.

On Feb. 20 at the Lusail Sports Arena, he will take on 'Demon Blade' Wei Rui of China, who recorded a debut win in the promotion back in May where he defeated the former champion, Hiroki Akimoto.

Haggerty didn't fight in kickboxing throughout 2024 but this will only motivate him to make a statement on his return to the division in 2025.