British light-weight Muay Thai fighter George Jarvis has confirmed himself as one of many division’s quickest rising stars since arriving in ONE Championship virtually two years in the past. Now he has the possibility to turn into immortal.
On Friday, August 1, “G-Unit” will problem reigning ONE Light-weight Muay Thai World Champion Regian Eersel at ONE Struggle Night time 34. That matchup will headline the occasion inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Jarvis’ rise from Friday Fights prospect to World Title challenger has been a speedy one. After a split-decision loss to Chanajon PK Saenchai in his debut at ONE Friday Fights 35, the British gunslinger hasn’t regarded again.
He went on to defeat Mustafa Al Tekreeti the next February. After that, he carved out big wins in opposition to contracted foes. The primary coming in opposition to Ricardo Bravo by choice at ONE Friday Fights 73 in August 2024. Then he knocked out Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong in a third-round stunner that following November.
The Londoner then referred to as his shot, believing he had carried out sufficient to earn a contract. Because the previous saying goes, ask and also you shall obtain — and Jarvis was welcomed to the primary roster with a US$100,000 contract.
That development continued as he outclassed previous rival Mouhcine Chafi at ONE Struggle Night time 30 this previous April. He downed the Spaniard earlier than cruising to a unanimous choice win. And as soon as once more, he took to the microphone to name out light-weight Muay king Eersel.
So naturally, Jarvis feels this August’s alternative is a lifetime within the making. And he guarantees to not let the chance slip by.
“I respect each considered one of you. For individuals who have watched my journey over the previous few years you’ll understand how laborious I’ve labored to get to this second,” he wrote on Instagram.
“It is a lifetime of labor and I’m prepared to point out the world!”
