‘The Monkey God’ Jarred Brooks closed out ONE Championship’s 2022 by capturing the ONE strawweight world title in spectacular trend. Handily defeating former titleholder Joshua Pacio at ONE 164, followers are already asking who would be the first man to problem Brooks for his 26.4 kilos of gold.
As we speak, we check out three potential opponents that would step up and problem ‘The Monkey God’ for his strawweight crown in 2023.
#3. Gustavo ‘El Gladiador’ Balart
Debuting for ONE Championship in 2019, Gustavo Balart couldn’t have had a extra disastrous begin contained in the Circle. In seven months, ‘El Gladiador’ suffered three straight losses. It is actually not one thing you usually see related to a title contender, however that’s precisely what Balart is after a powerful turnaround beginning in 2021.
With three massive wins in a row in opposition to Ryuto Sawada, Yosuke Saruta, and Alex Silva, ‘El Gladiador’ finds himself the No. 4 ranked strawweight contender on this planet. Maybe one other victory may assist solidify his spot as the following man in line, however there’s most undoubtedly a case that may be made proper now for his shot at Jarred Brooks.
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#2. Jeremy Miado
Marrok Drive standout Jeremy ‘The Jaguar’ Miado was in the same place as Gustavo Balart. Kicking off his ONE Championship profession by dropping 4 of his first six bouts, the Filipino striker has proven some unbelievable enhancements contained in the cage, scoring 4 straight wins over Lito Adiwang, Danial Williams, and Miao Li Tao on two separate events.
Although he’s not at present ranked within the strawweight division, one massive win may simply change that. Maybe the very best argument for ‘The Jaguar’ being the following man in line is the truth that Jarred Brooks has commented on Miado’s enhancements in recent times and already sees him as a viable contender for the strawweight crown. If the reigning world champion offers you the seal of approval, nothing extra must be mentioned.
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#1. Joshua Pacio
Jarred Brooks is aware of his chapter with former champion Joshua Pacio is much from over. After delivering an entertaining principal occasion at ONE 164, followers would little doubt like to see the 2 scrap as soon as once more with Brooks strolling in because the world champion this time.
There isn’t any denying that Pacio merely didn’t look himself all through their 25-minute showcase in Manila. Whether or not Pacio had an off evening or simply had far an excessive amount of respect for Jarred Brooks’ expertise is unsure, however one of the simplest ways to search out it’s to have the 2 warriors run it again and Pacio would virtually actually take a unique strategy if given the chance to reclaim the strawweight world championship.
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