‘The Monkey God’ Jarred Brooks closed out ONE Championship’s 2022 by capturing the ONE strawweight world title in spectacular vogue. Handily defeating former titleholder Joshua Pacio at ONE 164, followers are already asking who would be the first man to problem Brooks for his 26.4 kilos of gold.
As we speak, we check out three potential opponents that would step up and problem ‘The Monkey God’ for his strawweight crown in 2023.
#3. Gustavo ‘El Gladiador’ Balart
Debuting for ONE Championship in 2019, Gustavo Balart couldn’t have had a extra disastrous begin contained in the Circle. In seven months, ‘El Gladiador’ suffered three straight losses. It is definitely not one thing you usually see related to a title contender, however that’s precisely what Balart is after an impressive turnaround beginning in 2021.
With three huge wins in a row in opposition to Ryuto Sawada, Yosuke Saruta, and Alex Silva, ‘El Gladiador’ finds himself the No. 4 ranked strawweight contender on the earth. Maybe one other victory may assist solidify his spot as the subsequent man in line, however there may be most positively a case that may be made proper now for his shot at Jarred Brooks.
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#2. Jeremy Miado
Marrok Pressure standout Jeremy ‘The Jaguar’ Miado was in the same place as Gustavo Balart. Kicking off his ONE Championship profession by dropping 4 of his first six bouts, the Filipino striker has proven some unimaginable enhancements contained in the cage, scoring 4 straight wins over Lito Adiwang, Danial Williams, and Miao Li Tao on two separate events.
Although he’s not at present ranked within the strawweight division, one huge win may simply change that. Maybe the most effective argument for ‘The Jaguar’ being the subsequent man in line is the truth that Jarred Brooks has commented on Miado’s enhancements lately and already sees him as a viable contender for the strawweight crown. If the reigning world champion offers you the seal of approval, nothing extra must be mentioned.
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#1. Joshua Pacio
Jarred Brooks is aware of his chapter with former champion Joshua Pacio is much from over. After delivering an entertaining primary occasion at ONE 164, followers would little question like to see the 2 scrap as soon as once more with Brooks strolling in because the world champion this time.
There isn’t any denying that Pacio merely didn’t look himself all through their 25-minute showcase in Manila. Whether or not Pacio had an off night time or simply had far an excessive amount of respect for Jarred Brooks’ abilities is unsure, however one of the best ways to search out it’s to have the 2 warriors run it again and Pacio would nearly definitely take a special strategy if given the chance to reclaim the strawweight world championship.
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