Jonathan Haggerty 'More Than Ready' for ONE 168: Denver Showdown with Superlek

Jonathan Haggerty 'More Than Ready' for ONE 168: Denver Showdown with Superlek

In the electrifying world of combat sports, few names ring as loud and clear as Jonathan Haggerty. A world champion across two sports in the ONE Championship, Haggerty continues to etch his name into the annals of striking legends. Just days away from his high-stakes bout at ONE 168: Denver, the stakes and expectations have never been higher. As Haggerty puts his bantamweight Muay Thai crown on the line, he faces off against ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9.

 

With the enormity of the bout that awaits him, Haggerty’s preparation has been nothing short of grueling. “We’ve left no stone unturned. I know everybody says this, but really, this is the hardest camp I’ve ever done. This is 13 weeks of solid, hard work, dieting, head down,” Haggerty said. The journey from his initial entry into the senior fighting arena to this milestone has been marked by unyielding resilience and relentless drive.

One of the critical aspects that Haggerty and his team focused on was the notorious thin air of Denver. The 'Mile High City' is known for its challenging altitude, which has tested many fighters in the past. To avoid this notorious pitfall, Haggerty and his team arrived in Denver with ample time to acclimatize. “We just wanted to get a head start. We wanted to get our foot in the door as soon as possible. So we came out to Denver four weeks before to acclimatize, get used to it, no excuses. So when fight night comes, we’re more than ready,” Haggerty explained.

Jonathan Haggerty's journey to the pinnacle of Muay Thai and Kickboxing started long before the lights of the professional arena shone upon him. Under the guidance of his father, also a Muay Thai practitioner, Haggerty began training from a young age. The discipline and rigors instilled in him from those formative years laid the foundation for the champion he is today.