3 Reasons Why Freddie Haggerty Could Be The UK’s Next Muay Thai Superstar
On December 13 at ONE Friday Fights 91, young phenom Freddie Haggerty will return to the world’s largest martial arts organization as he aims to continue his meteoric rise on the global stage.
Live in Asia primetime, the hard-hitting Brit will square off with Thai knockout artist Kaoklai Chor Hapayak in an explosive strawweight Muay Thai tilt at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
That fight will be Haggerty’s opportunity to extend his unblemished ONE record to 3-0 and further solidify himself as the UK’s most exciting rising talent.
Here are three reasons why he has all the makings of a future superstar in the striking arts.
#1 Fighting Is In His DNA
For Haggerty, Muay Thai is a family affair.
He found his way into “the art of eight limbs” through his father, who previously trained and competed in MMA. The young striker continues to train under his father today at London’s Team Underground.
What’s more, Haggerty is the younger brother to reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion and former ONE Flyweight and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty.
With his older brother paving the way as an internationally recognized striker, the younger Haggerty has a clear blueprint to follow.
#2 Time Is On His Side
The Brit can look forward to a long career at the world-class level.
At just 20 years old, he’s already proven he belongs among the best strikers on the planet. Haggerty made his ONE debut when he was only 19 and has reeled off a pair of sensational victories against elite opponents, making immediate waves on the global Muay Thai scene.
If he’s able to keep his incredible momentum going, Haggerty could very well become a ONE World Champion by his early 20s.
3 He’s A Devastating Finisher
Being 2-0 in ONE is an impressive feat on its own, but notably, Haggerty’s victories have both come by way of unforgettable knockout.
He first starched Dankalong Sor Dechapan with a savage four-punch combination. Six months later, he knocked out Kaichon Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang with a gorgeous show-stopping right hand.
If those two performances are any indication, fans can expect to see Haggerty add to his highlight reel for years to come – perhaps with another memorable performance at ONE Friday Fights 91.
