Jonathan Haggerty secures third-round knockout against Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4
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Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Jonathan Haggerty achieved a third-round knockout of former champion Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17 in Tokyo. Haggerty's striking showcased his power and accuracy, leading to a decisive finish at 42 seconds into the round. This performance impressed Jonathan Di Bella, who noted Haggerty looked particularly formidable in kickboxing. With this victory, Haggerty improved his record to 25-5 and remains unbeaten in kickboxing. Di Bella expressed interest in a title matchup against Haggerty, following his own successful title defense in July.
- •Haggerty knocked out Akimoto in the third round.
- •The fight took place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
- •Di Bella praised Haggerty's performance and skills.
- •Haggerty's record improves to 25-5 and 4-0 in kickboxing.
- •Di Bella is interested in challenging Haggerty next.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Made It Look Easy’ – Jonathan Di Bella Salutes Jonathan Haggerty’s Fierce Finish At ONE SAMURAI 4
"The Italian-Canadian believes the Englishman is at his most dangerous in kickboxing.
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