Every fighter goes through a time when they feel that training sessions are harder than full-fledged fights, and Liam Harrison is no exception.
The British Muay Thai and kickboxing legend recalled crying when training with the legendary Rajasak Sor Vorapin.
Harrison posted on Instagram how the multi-time Rajadamnern Stadium world champion had him on his toes when he first moved to Thailand as a 19-year-old upstart.
As Harrison said, Rajasak was a calculated coach who knew when to push him beyond his limit while testing his resolve for the hitting arts.
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Liam Harrison wrote:
“This man is a serious G. If you don’t know who, shame on you. A legend from the golden era with 300 fights, never been knocked out, three time Rajadamnern champion and the most evil trainer I have ever worked with .
He added:
“In fact, one day he made me cry and I’m not even ashamed to say it. When I lived in Thailand I was 19 years old and I was training for a world title fight against a really strong decider. Every day from 3 p.m. late he didn’t leave me alone making sure I was in the best place physically possible to fight a strong fighter on my knees One day he started training at 3 pm and at 7:45 he still had me in the ring beating me, making me pieces with the knees, and padding me.”
That tough love eventually developed Harrison’s ruthless mentality, which he used in his legendary career.
Considered possibly the greatest British striker in history, Harrison is a multiple-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion with 90 professional victories.
Liam Harrison says he will take fight by fight in his unlikely return
Liam Harrison was often teased about his brief retirement, however, he has already laid the groundwork once he enters the ONE Championship Circle in 2025.
‘Hitman’ said in an interview with the promotion that he wants to remain active as much as possible as long as he doesn’t suffer any injuries during his fights.
“If I can do that, stay active and injury-free, I think I can do it. We’ll take it one fight at a time and decide how I feel.”
Edited by Tejas Rathi.