British Muay Thai legend Liam Harrison's biggest fans are choosing to remember his career fondly after he announced his retirement following ONE 168: Denver on September 6, inside the Ball Arena.
Weeks after succumbing to a second-round TKO loss at the hands of Seksan Or Kwanmuang at ONE 168: Denver, 'Hitman' took to his Instagram to share his career highlights, with the accompanying caption:
"Win, lose or draw [I] Could stand with anyone in my prime. It's a shame I never got to show this version of me on ONE Championship. Just came a little bit too late. #muaythai #fightsport #fightlife"
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Fans took to the comments section to give Harrison his well-deserved flowers:
"We haven't forgotten mate 🔥💣"
"Out of your prime you gave us the best 1 round fight of the CENTURY! 😮🔥⚔️"
"Prime Harrison could stand and trade with Rodtang."
"You fought a Prime Saenchai 3x, gave him hard fought battles. I don't think newer fans will ever realize how great you were in your prime. Technical Savagery 🔥"
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong also wrote:
"A fight is a moment in time. A legend is forever. And there is no doubt that you are a LEGEND, mate!"
Liam Harrison laments how he lost to Seksan at ONE 168: Denver
Liam Harrison built a 90-win career off his fearsome power and granite chin but admitted that his many years in combat sports have finally caught up to him.
During the ONE 168: Denver post-event press conference, the Bad Company star stated:
"When you got these little gloves on and stuff like that, I can't take the damage that I could take when I was still in my 20s and in my prime. It's just a shame."
Watch the entire press conference below: