Liam Harrison is an English striking legend who has traveled the globe making a name for himself in Muay Thai. Over decades of competing, 'Hitman' has fought on the most notable stages and is looking to return.
Harrison suffered a knee injury in his last bout, which was a world championship battle against Nong-O Hama. Since then, ONE Championship has begun working with the iconic Lumpinee Stadium to put on weekly events. The ONE Friday Fights series has produced unforgettable action.
In an interview with The MMA Superfan, 'Hitman' explained his desire to return to Lumpinee Stadium. He said:
"I’ll speak to the guys. Listen, if I get matched in the Friday Fights, I’ll come over and I’ll stay in Thailand for a couple of weeks, and I’ll stay there and fight and do some of those shows."
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Liam Harrison has already faced the best in Muay Thai at the classic stadiums in Thailand. He continued:
"I fought at the old Lumpinee, I fought at Rajadamnern and I’ve got wins at both of them stadiums so it would be amazing if I could fight at the new Lumpinee. If I win, then I’ll have wins in Rajadamnern, old Lumpinee, and new Lumpinee."
ONE Championship will be back at Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, March 17, with ONE Friday Fight 9. Regian Eersel and Sinsamut Klinmee are to fight for the ONE lightweight Muay Thai world championship.
Also on the card will be crowd favorites such as Seksan Or Kwanmuang, Chaongoh Jitmuangnon, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, and Muangthai PK Saenchai, among others.
See the full interview below:
Liam Harrison on his Muay Thai legacy
'Hitman' Liam Harrison is widely considered the most important fighter in the history of English Muay Thai. Over his impressive career, he has fought for the most illustrious world titles against the biggest names, and in the best organizations.
Harrison is always thinking about his legacy, though. He is looking to compete in ONE at Lumpinee Stadium as it would cement his legacy even further. In the above interview, he added:
"I don’t think there’s many English fighters who’ve done that. That would be amazing. And like I said, I could just fight, I could go out there and I could fight regular and I can keep like I say the fights are every Friday now."