British superstar striker Jonathan Haggerty is looking forward to his next match in ONE Championship. He is steadily in training and expressed his readiness anytime his number is called again.
‘The General’ was last in action at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, successfully defending the bantamweight kickboxing world title against Japanese star Yuki Yoza by unanimous decision.
In a recent Instagram post, the English champion shared a carousel of photos of him in training as he gets ready for his next match, whenever that will be. He also engaged fans for their thoughts on who he should face next.
He wrote on his post:
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“Staying ready! Who do you want me to face next?”
Fans and observers obliged and shared their suggestions in the comments section.
“Love to see u turn over Rodtang,” one user suggested in a possible trilogy match between the two, who met twice for the flyweight Muay Thai gold previously, with ‘The Iron Man’ winning each time.
“Nabil – Let’s go 🔥,” a fan brought forth in a possible battle of former bantamweight Muay Thai world champions.
“@nicocarrillo_kotn at Wembley 👀,” an excited user wrote of an all-European clash between Jonathan Haggerty and Scottish fighter Nico Carrillo at Wembley Stadium.
“Rambolek for sure,” a comment shared of an all-champion clash with ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
The win over Yoza was the second successful defense of Haggerty of the bantamweight kickboxing belt he won in November 2023.
Jonathan Haggerty open to begin MMA journey this year
Apart from kickboxing and Muay Thai, fans could see Jonathan Haggerty competing in mixed martial arts as well this year. It is something he has long been looking at doing, part of his push to continue to test himself as a martial artist.
He brought the idea up once again ahead of his last match, teasing that 2026 could be the year he makes the jump to MMA.
Haggerty said:
“MMA this year is definitely on the cards. Of course, only if ONE Championship decides they want to give me the opportunity. I’ll be grateful for that. I’d love to try my hand at MMA.”
If Jonathan Haggerty pushes through with his plan to fight in MMA, he joins Thai superstar Stamp Fairtex among the fighters competing in three sports in ONE Championship.
Edited by Aziel Karthak
