Liam Harrison Muay Thai: “It’s been a struggle getting out of bed”

Fight sports activities is commonly a merciless mistress, and Liam Harrison is aware of that value all too effectively.

Behind his world titles, accolades, and total reward, Harrison additionally needed to cope with the bodily toll of reaching such greatness.

In an interview with the South China Morning Put up, the British Muay Thai legend mentioned how his day by day life turned a continuing wrestle after he put his physique via immense injury all through his whole profession.

Harrison virtually lived on one leg after he suffered a nasty knee harm throughout his world title struggle in opposition to Thai legend Nong-O Hama at ONE on Prime Video 1.

Aside from a shattered left knee, Liam Harrison also dealt with the lingering pain that he went via earlier than he challenged for the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title in August 2022.

He mentioned:

“For the last three years, it’s been a struggle getting out of bed. In the morning I wake up every morning early, I take the dog out and I go for a walk for about an hour with my dog. Usually, I’m walking for about 30 minutes before my knees stop hurting and I stop walking with a limp and that’s been for about four years.”

Issues solely bought higher for Harrison when he underwent stem cell remedy in Costa Rica earlier this yr, and it was a lofty value to maintain his physique from breaking down even earlier than he reached 40 years outdated.

Harrison has since returned to training and is wanting ahead to what may very well be his remaining struggle in ONE Championship.

Watch Harrison’s whole interview under:

Liam Harrison needs Muay Thai swan track in opposition to Thai legend Seksan

Liam Harrison has no apprehensions about his impending retirement, and he already named the fighter he needs to share the ring with for the ultimate time in his profession.

In the identical interview, Harrison expressed his desire to tackle Seksan Or Kwanmuang for his retirement bout:

“Yeah, it’s not only that [because he’s been on an impressive win streak] but because Seksan’s one of my heroes. Seksan’s one of my heroes. He has been for many years. He’s done everything for the sport and the entertainment. He has given the fans over the years by putting his body just out there and on the line is absolutely ridiculous, you know?”