“He's a machine” - Jonathan Haggerty says he’s open to fighting surging Jake Peacock

Reigning ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion and former two-sport king 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty of the United Kingdom, is getting geared up to challenge reigning bantamweight Muay Thai king Nabil Anane next month.

Haggerty will get the opportunity to reclaim his champ-champ status at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The British striker is confident he will get the job done against the 6-foot-4-inch-tall Algerian-Thai fighter, so much so that he’s already looking ahead at potential future opponents in the stacked division.

Among the many potential names, Haggerty shared his thoughts on rising contender Jake Peacock. He told South China Morning Post:

"Jake Peacock also, you know, he's up and coming. Can't forget about Jake Peacock. He's a machine. So yeah, I'm just excited to watch them all on the November card and just see what plays out."

But ‘The General’s path to double gold is no easy one. Anane is one of the most dominant fighters in ONE Championship right now, and the Algerian-Thai fighter has obliterated nearly everyone in his path.

If Haggerty is victorious, it would certainly speak volumes to the Brit’s true quality as a world champion.

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Jonathan Haggerty pumped for ‘masterclass’ ONE 173 show in Tokyo

‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty is grateful for the opportunity to showcase his skills among the very best in the world’s largest martial arts organization when he heads to Tokyo for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16.

Haggerty is calling the event an absolute ‘masterclass’.

He told South China Morning Post:

“Yeah, it's an amazing card. ONE Championship is putting on a masterclass of a show. Obviously, I’ll be looking forward. I’ll be excited to get on that show for sure, but as of now, the show’s looking incredible.”

Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on various streaming options.