Chatri Sityodtong believes Jonathan Haggerty has a ‘goal on his back’ after knockout of Nong-O
On ONE Fight Night 9, Jonathan Haggerty stunned the world with an epic knockout to become ONE’s two-time Muay Thai World Champion.
The Briton defied the odds to put in one of the best performances of his career to take down reigning world champion Nong-O Hama in a first-round match at the iconic Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ).
While the former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai Champion is a well-respected fighter, no one saw Nong-O’s fights end this way, especially at that stage of his career.
However, with his big win came a challenger.
As the world champion prepares for his first world title defense, many fighters have their eyes on him.
The General has received attention from all angles, with world champions such as Rotang and Supelek looking to add a second high-profile world champion to their collections.
On top of that, ONE bantamweight world champion Fabricio Andrade said he wanted to test himself against a compelling set of rules while an All-British bout with Liam Harrison The dream battle is sure to be intense and has been brewing for some time.
Jonathan Haggerty hinted on social media that he has signed a contract to return, and ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong spoke about the Championship’s current position during an appearance at ONE Friday Fights 22.
The head of ONE told the South China Morning Post:
“Haggerty is the best in the world. Unbelievable striker. And the way he destroys Nong-O, so he has a goal on his back.”
Watch the full interview below:
The entirety of ONE Friday Fights 22 is available to watch for free on the ONE Champions YouTube channel.
