George Jarvis: "Well deserved" - Jonathan Haggerty roots for fellow Brit George Jarvis in world title challenge against Regian Eersel

Jonathan Haggerty recognized that Regian Eersel will have a worthy challenger standing across from him in his next ONE lightweight Muay Thai world title defense.

The Surinamese-Dutch sensation is set to put his coveted 26 pounds of gold on the line against British contender George Jarvis in the main event of ONE Fight Night 34, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 1.

Haggerty, the reigning ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion, gave Jarvis his due credit through an Instagram story, applauding the Brit's hard-earned rise to a world title opportunity. 'The General' wrote:

"I've seen the years of hard graft! Well deserved, George Jarvis."

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Since signing with ONE Championship in 2023, Jarvis has been on an impressive upward trajectory.

Though he stumbled in his promotional debut, the 24-year-old rebounded with four straight victories, securing a $100,000 contract, a permanent spot on the main roster, and now, a career-defining world title shot against Eersel.

Moreover, 'G-Unit' has earned a reputation as the division's most dangerous rising star, thanks to his relentless, fan-friendly striking style that has thrilled audiences and overwhelmed opponents.

ONE Fight Night 34 is available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.

George Jarvis faces tall order against Regian Eersel

Still, despite his momentum, George Jarvis faces arguably the toughest test of his career against one of the sport's pound-for-pound elite.

Regian Eersel has long cemented himself as one of the marquee names in the world's largest martial arts organization.

After making his maiden ONE Championship appearance in 2018, "The Immortal" claimed the inaugural ONE lightweight kickboxing world title with a hard-fought decision victory over Dutch legend Nieky Holzken.

Eersel successfully defended that crown four times before shifting his focus to Muay Thai in pursuit of two-sport supremacy.

In October 2022, Eersel utilized his best attributes as a striker to outlast Sinsamut Klinmee to become the first-ever ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion.

Since then, Eersel has continued his reign of dominance with two successful Muay Thai world title defenses and a high-octane three-bout rivalry with Alexis Nicolas.

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