Jonathan Haggerty is aware of firsthand how harmful Nong-O Hama could be, and he believes the Thai legend stays a critical menace to anybody within the division.
The reigning ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion will problem Nabil Anane for the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri inside Tokyo’s Ariake Area on Sunday, Nov. 16.
On the identical card, Nong-O faces Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai world championship in an all-Thai basic that guarantees fireworks.
Talking to the South China Morning Put up (SCMP), Haggerty was requested about Nong-O’s present standing within the sport, and ‘The Common’ confirmed nothing however respect for the previous champion he demolished in spectacular vogue again in April 2023.
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“Yeah, 100%. He is nonetheless harmful. He is a really well-skilled fighter, experience-wise, power-wise, every thing. Yeah, he did almost cease Nico [Carrillo],” Jonathan Haggerty mentioned.
The 27-year-old Englishman’s evaluation carries weight contemplating he delivered probably the most emphatic title-winning performances in ONE Championship historical past when he knocked out Nong-O at ONE Struggle Evening 9 to seize the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world championship.
Haggerty put the Thai legend on the canvas thrice within the first spherical with blazing-fast boxing combos, securing 26 kilos of gold and a US$100,000 efficiency bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Regardless of that dominant victory, Haggerty acknowledges that Nong-O’s abilities and expertise make him a formidable opponent for anybody, together with Rodtang, of their upcoming conflict for the vacant flyweight Muay Thai crown.
The Knowlesy Academy and Group Underground martial artist will try and reclaim two-sport glory when he challenges Anane on Nov. 16, whereas Nong-O appears to place himself atop one other Muay Thai weight bracket.
Watch Jonathan Haggerty’s full interview with SCMP right here:
Jake Peacock expects Jonathan Haggerty to be put to the final word take a look at vs. Nabil Anane
Canadian-English warrior Jake Peacock believes Jonathan Haggerty may have the percentages stacked in opposition to him when he shares the Circle with Anane.
‘The One’, who sees motion on the identical card in Tokyo in opposition to Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in a bantamweight Muay Thai conflict, shared his ideas throughout a separate interview with SCMP.
“I believe it is a powerful one for Haggerty. I believe Nabil’s superb. He is nice at utilizing all of the instruments he is bought and the vary he is bought,” the limb-different putting specialist shared.
“I believe it is a powerful evening for anybody. I do know what I would do to him if I had been in there with him. I’ve already thought of that, however we cannot get forward of ourselves.”
On his finish, the Dunamis Muay Thai man hopes to take his promotional slate to 3-0 in opposition to the Thai slugger. He is racked up back-to-back wins since debuting on the earth’s largest martial arts group in April 2024.
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Edited by Aziel Karthak