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Jonathan Haggerty
Born (1997-02-18) 18 February 1997 (age 27)
Orpington, England
Other namesThe General
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb; 9.6 st)
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamTeam Underground
Knowlesy Academy
Keddles Gym
Kickboxing record
Total20
Wins16
By knockout10
Losses4
By knockout2

Jonathan Haggerty (born 18 February 1997) is a British Muay Thai fighter fighting out of the Knowlesy Academy under Christian Knowles. He is currently signed to ONE Championship.

Haggerty is a former ONE Muay Thai Flyweight World Champion.

Early Life

Haggerty grew up in a tough part of Orpington, England. He learned Muay Thai from his father at the age of 7, and he started competing as an amateur at the age of 12.

ONE Championship

Haggerty made his ONE Championship debut in January 2019 and defeated Joseph Lasiri via unanimous decision.[1]

On 4 May 2019 he defeated the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE Championship: For Honor to claim the ONE Muay Thai Flyweight Championship.[2][3]

Immediately after receiving the belt he called out Thai boxing phenom Rodtang Jitmuangnon who he will be defending his belt against next.[4] On 2 August 2019 he lost the ONE Muay Thai Flyweight Championship to Jitmuangnon in his first title defense at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes.[5][6]

Jonathan Haggerty eventually faced Rodtang in a rematch for the ONE Muay Thai title at ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow on 10 January 2020. He was knocked down in the opening round and was dominated for the remainder of the fight, losing by TKO in the third round after being floored another three times.[7]

Titles And Accomplishments

  • Roar Combat League
    • 2017 Roar Combat League World Champion

Muay Thai record

Professional Muay Thai Record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ^ https://conandaily.com/2019/01/19/jonathan-haggerty-makes-successful-one-super-series-debut-at-one-eternal-glory-in-indonesia/
  2. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty Dethrones Sam-A In Incredible Muay Thai World Title Battle". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  3. ^ https://www.thefightnation.com/haggerty-outstrikes-sam-a-to-capture-flyweight-muay-thai-gold-in-jakarta/
  4. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty Believes Rodtang Is His 'Perfect Opponent'". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Rodtang Wins Incredible Battle To Take ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. ^ https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/8/6/20757399/video-rodtang-jitmuangnon-beats-jonathan-haggerty-in-thriller-phetpangan-takes-rajadamnern-belt
  7. ^ "Rodtang Stops Haggerty With TKO Finish In Bangkok". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  8. ^ Jennings, Leon (3 May 2019). "Jonathan Haggerty Becomes The First Brit To Hold A ONE World Title".
  9. ^ "::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL WEBSITE)::". www.wbcmuaythai.com.
  10. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty the ISKA Super-Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion". Busy. 10 October 2017.