One of the biggest clashes of the year is the fight between Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9. The ONE bantamweight Muay Thai World Title will be on the line as two of the best strikers collide against each other. Fans and fighters have started making their picks for the fight, and so has Japanese superstar Takeru Segawa. A recent post shared by the South China Morning Post on their Instagram gave the exact details of what “The Natural Born Crusher” said. 

Takeru said, “They are both strong. So, I am not sure who wins, But I want a rematch with Superlek. So, I don’t want him to lose.” He is preparing himself for his upcoming clash against the Black Panther at ONE Friday Fights 81. However, he is desperate to settle his score against Superlek. Let us take a look at what happened in their fight. 

Takeru Segawa wants to face Superlek to avenge his previous loss 

Before his move to the ONE Championship, Takeru Segawa became a three-division Kickboxing World Champion in K-1. He defeated some of the best athletes which the promotion had to offer to him. However, his move to the ONE Championship did not start on a winning note. The Japanese icon challenged ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 in his promotional debut at ONE 165 in Tokyo. With the home crowd in support of their star, Superlek had to dig deep to win the fight, but once again proved his class. 

Both fighters displayed outstanding striking and conditioning, forcing the fight to go the full distance. However, it was the champion, Superlek, whose consistent control and damaging low kicks helped him win the fight. Takeru’s short burst of venom did impress the fans, but was ultimately not enough to capture the title. However, he will now be desperate to register his first victory at ONE Championship when he takes on the Black Panther next. 

In the meantime, ‘The Kicking Machine’ will be looking to capture his second World Title if he wins his 11th consecutive victory. However, he will be up for a tough time as he will be up against the two-sport world champion, Jonathan Haggerty. The pair has a bit of history between them, but ‘The General’ is prepared to settle the score this time round. 

Jonathan Haggerty is all set to defend his title against Superlek at ONE 168

ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty is a man who needs no introduction. The 27-year-old has risen to the top after beating some of the biggest names in the sport. He climbed to the top of the bantamweight Muay Thai division by defeating Nong-O-Hama in April 2023 at ONE Fight Night 9. In his second-ever defense, he will be facing one of his toughest opponents yet in Superlek.

The reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing World Champion has already defeated Haggerty in the past and holds a bit of the upper hand in the battle. In a recent interview with ONE Championship, Superlek did show his respect towards the two-sport champion. However, he also made it clear that he would be coming for a knockout victory and said, “I’d like to win by knockout.”

All such claims have not affected the Brit and he is undergoing some intense training sessions before his title defense. From grueling sparring sessions to implementing a strict diet in his camp, ‘The General’ is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation. Haggerty previously made it clear that he wasn’t prepared enough during their previous clash, but this time, things will be a lot different. 

Can Jonathan Haggerty keep the World Title after his battle with Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 168: Denver? Let us know about it in the comments below.