It isn’t daily {that a} single individual will be known as the driving drive behind a motion, however Jonathan Haggerty is that man for British Muay Thai.
British slugger George Jarvis believes Haggerty’s historic world title victory over Nong-O Hama in 2023 solidified his nation’s place on the Muay Thai panorama.
In an interview with the South China Morning Submit, Jarvis mentioned Haggerty’s victory over Nong-O for the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title created a seismic shift within the sport’s hierarchy.
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George Jarvis mentioned:
“Yeah, for positive. You already know, what Jonathan’s achieved, not just for himself however you already know, for the entire of the UK and any foreigner actually, like taking out one of many Thais again then. And actually, let’s be trustworthy, like 99 p.c of individuals thought Jonathan was going to get completely blasted.”
He added:
“You already know, I had hope in him as a result of clearly you at all times again your individual, but it surely was a really tough battle for him. And you already know, what he did to Nong-O that evening, I do not assume anybody was anticipating.”
Haggerty knocked out Nong-O, usually known as one of many best Muay Thai artists of all time, within the first spherical of their match at ONE Battle Evening 9 in April 2023.
He is since relinquished the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title however nonetheless holds the ONE bantamweight kickboxing world title that he received in November 2023.
As for Jarvis, he has an opportunity to carry one other piece of Muay Thai gold to Nice Britain when he challenges ONE light-weight Muay Thai world champion Regian Eersel at ONE Battle Evening 34.
George Jarvis’s world title problem goes down on August 1 on the historic Lumpinee Stadium.
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George Jarvis is prepared for his shot at historical past in opposition to Regian Eersel
George Jarvis has embraced the underdog function and is decided to shock the world when he faces Regian Eersel for the ONE light-weight Muay Thai world title.
‘G-Unit’ will headline his first Amazon card with ONE Championship to face off in opposition to a future all-time nice.
In the identical interview with the South China Morning Submit, Jarvis mentioned:
“However you already know, I am 100% assured in myself and my workforce that we’re prepared for this battle, and it would not actually matter what the world thinks. We all know what is going on to occur, and I am excited to indicate everybody or shock everybody if they do not imagine it, you already know.”
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Edited by C. Naik
