Haggerty to defend ONE bantamweight kickboxing title against Akimoto in Tokyo

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Jonathan Haggerty will defend his ONE bantamweight kickboxing title against former champion Hiroki Akimoto at ONE Samurai 4 on October 17 in Tokyo. The fight was confirmed by ONE Championship, placing Haggerty on a major Japanese card featuring Takeru Segawa's retirement ceremony. Haggerty chose this kickboxing defense over a Muay Thai bout. Akimoto, a former champion with a three-fight win streak, presents a significant challenge. Haggerty's Muay Thai title aspirations are currently on hold as the division sorts itself out.


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