ONE 171 in Qatar has its main event! Kickboxing fans will be treated to the return of {Jonathan Haggerty} as he defends his ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing title against Chinese striker {Wei Rui} on February 20, 2025.
Haggerty, 27, was crowned two-sport champion after stopping {Fabricio Andrade} in November last year and taking home the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing title. However, the British star couldn't replicate that success in his next outing, falling short against Superlek in a bid to defend his Muay Thai belt. Determined to bounce back, he now faces a seasoned veteran in his quest to reclaim momentum.
At 35 years old, former K-1 champion Wei Rui brings a stellar 70-3 record and years of experience to the fight, making him a tough challenge for ONE's surging star. His impressive résumé includes wins over elite fighters like {Petchpanomrung}, {Kongnapa}, {Jia Aoqi}, and {Ren Hiramoto}, cementing his status as one of the division's top fighters throughout the years.
Rui made his promotional debut in May, earning a controversial decision victory over former champion {Hiroki Akimoto} at ONE Fight Night 22—a result that sparked heated debate among fans. Despite the controversy, his credentials are undeniable, and he enters this bout as the division's top-ranked contender.
Source: beyondkick.com