“That’s intensity” - Fans can’t wait for British legend Liam Harrison’s return from retirement in 2025

Liam Harrison’s latest training clip has only fueled excitement for his much-anticipated return to competition.

The British Muay Thai legend is set to suit up for a stunning return from retirement and eyes a summer comeback in ONE Championship.

A recent video showcasing the Englishman’s trademark power and precision on the pads sent fans into a frenzy, flooding the comment section with anticipation:

“That’s intensity.”

“I’ll take a ‘hell no, I’m not messing with him’ with a side of ‘I’m about to go’ please.”

“Speed, power, aggressive, mad respect.”

Fan reactions

Check out some more reactions:

“The Hitman still got a couple in him. Hopefully a surprise for 2025.”

“Yes, I want to see him very soon in 2025.”

“Doesn’t matter for me, I’ve seen him a few times and he always shows up.”

Fan reactions

Harrison initially announced his retirement following a second-round knockout loss to Seksan Or Kwanmuang at ONE 168 in September 2024.

Leaving his gloves in the center of the Circle, the 39-year-old seemed to have closed the book on his storied career. However, in a later interview with ONE Championship, he admitted he wasn’t quite ready to walk away just yet:

“I think after ONE 168, I may have just spat my dummy out because I’d not fought for so long and my emotions were high. I was so looking forward to coming back, and it didn’t go my way, so maybe I was too hard on myself.”

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Liam Harrison plans to have two fights in 2025

Now, with the fire to compete still burning, Liam Harrison plans to fight at least twice in 2025.

The British legend, though, won't head into the new year with all the force on the planet.

In an interview with ONE Championship, Harrison said he'll still look at how his body operates and go at it one fight at a time.

"If I can do that, remain active, stay injury-free, I think I can do that. We’ll go one fight at a time and decide how I feel.”