Jonathan Haggerty

Jonathan Haggerty (born 18 February 1997) is a British Muay Thai fighter currently signed with ONE Championship. He is a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.

Jonathan Haggerty
Born (1997-02-18) 18 February 1997
Orpington, England
Other namesThe General
Nationality British
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight61.2 kg (135 lb; 9.64 st)
DivisionBantamweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamTeam Underground
Knowlesy Academy
Keddles Gym
TrainerLyndon Knowles, Christian Knowles
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total21
Wins17
By knockout10
Losses4
By knockout2

Muay Thai career

Early life

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

Early career

Haggerty made his professional debut in 2014, against Anthony Edwards, winning the fight by a fourth round TKO. He would win his next four fights by stoppage, before fighting Gery Bavetta at Muaythai Mayhem for the ISKA World Super-Featherweight Muay Thai title. He defeated Bavetta by a third round knockout.[1]

In his next two fights, Haggerty defeated Geo Marchese and James O'Connell by a first round stoppage.[2] He suffered his first professional loss during Yokkao 28, losing a decision to Ja Kiatphontip. He rebounded with a second round knockout of Keith McLachlan at Yokkao 29. He was scheduled to fight Liam Harrison at Yokkao 31, but the fight would later fall through.[3] Harrison was replaced by Superlek Kiatmuu9,[4] with Superlek winning by TKO. Before appearing at Yokkao 31, Haggerty won the WBC Muaythai Super Featherweight International title with a TKO of Isaac Araya.[5]

ONE Championship

Haggerty made his ONE Championship debut in January 2019 and defeated Joseph Lasiri via unanimous decision.[6]

On May 4, 2019 he defeated the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE Championship: For Honor to claim the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship.[7][8]

Immediately after receiving the belt he called out Thai boxing phenom Rodtang Jitmuangnon against whom he would make his first title defence.[9] The bout took place on August 2nd, 2019, with Haggerty losing the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship to Jitmuangnon at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes.[10][11]

Jonathan Haggerty eventually faced Rodtang in a rematch for the ONE Muay Thai title at ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow on January 10, 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 knocked down three times in the round.[12]

Haggerty's next fight was against the Japanese opponent Taiki Naito at ONE Championship: Big Bang 2.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown in both the first and the second round.[14]

Titles And accomplishments
  • Roar Combat League
    • 2017 Roar Combat League World Champion

Muay Thai record
Professional Muay Thai Record
17 Wins (10 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2020-12-04Win Taiki NaitoONE Championship: Big Bang 2Kallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2020-01-10Loss Rodtang JitmuangnonONE Championship: A New TomorrowBangkok, ThailandTKO (3 Knockdowns/Body Punches)32:39
For the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-08-02Loss Rodtang JitmuangnonONE Championship: Dawn of HeroesManila, PhilippinesDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Lost the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-05-04Win Sam-A GaiyanghadaoONE Championship: For HonorJakarta, IndonesiaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-01-18Win Joseph LasiriONE Championship: Eternal GloryJakarta, IndonesiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-10-13Loss Superlek Kiatmuu9Yokkao 31 & 32United KingdomTKO (Doctor Stoppage/Cut)23:00
2018-05-26Win Isaac ArayaMuayThai MayhemUnited KingdomTKO22:10
Wins WBC MuayThai super-featherweight International Title.
2018-03-10Win Keith McLachlanYOKKAO 29Bolton, EnglandKO (Left High Kick)20:15
2017-10-15Loss Ja KiatphontipYOKKAO 28Bolton, EnglandDecision53:00
2017-02-11Win James O'ConnellRoar Combat League 5Bolton, EnglandKO (Head kick)10:20
2016-09-03Win Geo MarcheseUCMMA 48London, EnglandKO1
2016-04-15Win Gery BavettaMuaythai MayhemUnited KingdomKO3
Wins ISKA Super-Featherweight Muay Thai World Title.
2015-06-20Win Ross CochraneMTGP 1London, EnglandKO1
2014-11-08Win Juan Jesús AntunezWBC Muaythai international challengeEnglandKO2
2014-06-17WinChaweng Muay Thai Boxing StadiumKoh Samui, ThailandKO (Elbow)3
2014-04-14WinChaweng Muay Thai Boxing StadiumKoh Samui, ThailandKO (Right high kick)1
2014Win Anthony EdwardsEnglandTKO (Doctor Stoppage)4

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "The General: Jonathan Haggerty's journey in Muay Thai so far". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. "Jon Haggerty's head kick KO at Roar Combat League!". muaythaiblog.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. "YOKKAO 31 – 32 Will Be Headlined By Haggerty And Harrison". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. "Superlek vs Haggerty to Headline YOKKAO 31!". eu.yokkao.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. "WBC International Muay Thai Championship: - Jonathan Haggerty vs Isaac Araya [RESULT]..." hive.blog. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. Altatis, Conan (19 January 2019). "Jonathan Haggerty makes successful ONE Super Series debut at 'ONE: Eternal Glory' in Indonesia".
  7. "Jonathan Haggerty Dethrones Sam-A In Incredible Muay Thai World Title Battle". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  8. https://www.thefightnation.com/haggerty-outstrikes-sam-a-to-capture-flyweight-muay-thai-gold-in-jakarta/
  9. "Jonathan Haggerty Believes Rodtang Is His 'Perfect Opponent'". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. "Rodtang Wins Incredible Battle To Take ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. Bourdon, Lucas (6 August 2019). "Video: Rodtang beats Haggerty in ONE Championship thriller, Phetpangan takes Rajadamnern belt". Bloody Elbow.
  12. "Rodtang Stops Haggerty With TKO Finish In Bangkok". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  13. "Jonathan Haggerty Predicts First Round Knockout Against Taiki Naito". apmma.net. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  14. "ONE Championship Results: Jonathan Haggerty Handles Taiki Naito". themix.net. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  15. Jennings, Leon (3 May 2019). "Jonathan Haggerty Becomes The First Brit To Hold A ONE World Title".
  16. "::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL WEBSITE)::". www.wbcmuaythai.com.
  17. "Jonathan Haggerty the ISKA Super-Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion". Busy. 10 October 2017.
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