Britain’s George Jarvis aims to defeat pound-for-pound great Regian Eersel for his ONE Championship Muay Thai lightweight world title;Watch Jarvis attempt to become world champion live onSky Sports+from 2am on Saturday morning.
It has literally been George Jarvis’ childhood dream to fight long-reigning champion Regian Eersel for the world title.
“I remember watching him when I was around 10 years old thinking he’s an amazing fighter, and one day I’ll share the ring with him,” Jarvis toldSky Sports.
Now 24 years old, Jarvis has made a stellar start to his ONE Championship career and is looking to go one further challenging for the lightweight world title in Muay Thai.
He will take on vastly experienced champion Regian Eersel, live onSky Sports+in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“For a long time, it’s always been a dream of mine to fight for ONE Championship let alone for a world title, so it’s a bit of a pinch me moment,” he toldSky Sports.
“Until you get the shot it’s only a dream, when we got the call up, its dream become reality.”
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Jarvis is convinced the timing of the world title fight he’s been waiting for will favour him: “He’s coming to the backend of his career now and I’m just getting going, and it’s the perfect time to come through and swap roles.”
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