Freddie Haggerty knows firsthand just how much work his older brother Jonathan “The General” Haggerty is putting into his upcoming defense of his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against “The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9.

That hotly anticipated World Title showdown is set for U.S. primetime on September 6 in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, live from Ball Arena. Now 2-0 in ONE Muay Thai competition, the younger Haggerty hopes to one day follow in the footsteps of his World Champion brother.

Jonathan Haggerty is ready for Superlek

After watching his older brother compete – and win – at the highest levels of Muay Thai for years, he’s confident that he’s up for the serious challenge that Superlek poses. Freddie praised “The General” for his fighting spirit and tactical awareness, forged over the course of 10 thrilling battles in the world’s largest martial arts organization.

“He’s been in the deep waters with these Thai guys. Even against Felipe Lobo, he’s been in the deep waters, and he knows he’s got that dog in him. He knows he can dig deep, and if he has to have a dogfight, he knows he can do that.”

“He just knows so many little details about himself compared to last time that will go a long way in helping him win.” 

As the reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion, Jonathan Haggerty is certainly no stranger to the bright lights and big opportunities, but his main event clash at ONE 168 is unlike any other before.

Freddie Haggerty claims his brother is in the best shape ever

Well aware that the collective eyes of the martial arts world will be watching him throw down in Denver against Superlek, the titleholder is working harder than ever.

Freddie spoke about his brother’s determination and commitment during his training camp: “This is the best [Jonathan has] ever looked. This is the most dedicated he has been. He’s never put as much work into a fight the way he is for this one. The way he’s eating too, everything. He’s just got his head down.”

“When I got over here for my fight in July, he had already been grafting for weeks. It’s so important, and it’s even bigger with his belt on the line. He obviously doesn’t want to lose that. He’s doing everything possible to keep hold of it.” 

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