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Shock for ONE Championship: Haggerty is out injured, Anane fights!
Jonathan Haggerty withdraws from the ONE Championship fight in Koh Samui due to a shoulder injury. Nabil Anane is now fighting against Hiromi Wajima.
Shock for ONE Championship: Haggerty is out injured, Anane fights!
An unexpected setback for British fighter Jonathan Haggerty: the talented athlete was forced to withdraw from his upcoming fight at the ONE Championship on November 16 in Tokyo due to a shoulder injury. This is reported by the Bangkok Post. Haggerty, who was preparing to fight for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai title, was injured at the Lamai Muaythai Gym in Koh Samui. An MRI confirmed a partial rupture of the inferior portion of his right subscapularis muscle, accompanied by significant swelling.
The 28-year-old was in good shape before the injury and had been enjoying his training until a sudden pain syndrome occurred. His withdrawal represents a significant loss for the already crowded ONE 173 card, which boasts seven world championship fights. Haggerty will now undergo extensive rehabilitation to return healthy.
A change of opponents
The spot vacated by Haggerty's withdrawal will now be taken by Nabil Anane, who was originally scheduled to compete against Haggerty. Anane will now fight at featherweight against Japanese fighter Hiromi Wajima, who is making his ONE Championship debut. An established name in the kickboxing scene, Anane has put up notable performances in his career, including five consecutive wins after a previous loss in June 2025.
The Algerian recently won the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai title and now moves to the featherweight division for this fight, showcasing his versatility. Wajima, who boasts an impressive record of 22-6 and has an 82% knockout rate, will enter the fight with two straight wins after winning the K-1 Super Welterweight title in 2021.
Impact on the rankings
The changes in the fight scheduling also have an impact on the rankings of featherweight kickboxers. Currently ranked #1 in ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai, Anane could further solidify his featherweight position with a win on November 16th. According to the current ranking results, which are at Fight record Anane also ranks as the top contender in the bantamweight category of Muay Thai.
The coming weeks promise to be exciting as Haggerty works on his recovery and Anane prepares for a new challenge.