Rising strawweight MMA talent Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang finds his motivation in the journey of fellow ONE superstar, the two-sport ONE World Champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty.
Scheduled for February 16 in U.S. primetime, Adiwang will step into the ring against the formidable striker “Mini T” Danial Williams, in a live showdown from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium at ONE Fight Night 19: Haggerty vs. Lobo on Prime Video.
On this night of intense matchups, “Thunder Kid” will face off against Williams just moments before Haggerty defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Brazilian powerhouse Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo.
Adiwang feels honored to share the card with Haggerty, having closely followed the Brit’s remarkable journey within the realm of the world’s largest martial arts organization.
He draws inspiration from “The General’s” unwavering resolve. Haggerty’s story resonates deeply with Adiwang, from his swift capture of the flyweight Muay Thai title in only his second ONE fight, to enduring consecutive losses against Rodtang Jitmuangnon, then climbing in weight class to eventually clinch the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Titles.
The Filipino sensation elaborated on what makes Haggerty such a compelling figure of inspiration:
“I’ve witnessed [Haggerty’s] triumphs and setbacks, and his journey is truly remarkable. It’s motivating because despite facing defeats, he persisted and reclaimed his glory. His most remarkable comeback was when he returned, moved up to bantamweight, defeated Nong-O, and bested the MMA champ Fabricio in kickboxing. It’s an incredibly inspiring narrative.”
“For me, observing how his career unfolded is profoundly motivating for us fighters. It underscores the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and refusing to relent, even in the face of adversity.”
Similar to Haggerty, Adiwang faced two consecutive losses before bouncing back and is currently enjoying a two-fight winning streak leading up to his showdown with Williams.
“Thunder Kid” shares his prediction for the main event of ONE Fight Night 19:
When prompted to make a prediction for the main event, “Thunder Kid” confidently backs the reigning World Champion, citing Haggerty’s exceptional fight IQ and extensive experience competing at the highest echelons of the sport:
“I’ll offer my prediction first, and I’m backing Haggerty. His experience in 5-round World Title fights, his encounters with elite-level opponents—these are his advantages. That’s his edge. He’s faced the most formidable adversaries.”
“However, Haggerty is also astute. He possesses the capabilities to neutralize Lobo’s skill set.”
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