Muay Thai Magic - Champs Uncovered

It was a pleasure to have former Muay Thai fighter and now coach, Kieran Keddle on the podcast. Kieren had a very successful fight career before retiring to focus on coaching his fighters. The inaugural Double K gym in London was an amazing success with some top talent under his belt such as UK #1 Charlie Peters. Keddle has wealth of experience in the fight game promoting some of the best events around the world too. This was a great insight into how to become successful in the sport of Muay Thai.

This week I was joined by former Muay Thai champion and Head Coach of the Knowlesy Academy, Christian Knowles. Christian had a very successful fight career himself fighting all over the world. He was undefeated in the UK Muay Thai Scene. He then moved into coaching where is has created just as much success. He was crowned coach and gym of the year in 2018. He has the likes of Liam Nolan, Jonathan Haggerty and many other top fighters in his camp! This chat was a great look into the life of a fighter and what he thinks makes people successful!

This episode I was joined by former Muay Thai UK #1, 2x British champion and 1x European Champion, Nathan Bendon. Nathan fights out of Birmingham in the UK. He has had a very successful career so far in the fight world. He has currently made the move to PRO Boxing rules in order to provide better pay days for his family but he hasn't ruled Muay Thai out. Could ONE Championship be on the cards?

An amazing chat with former WBC World Champion, multiple British and European Champion, Lucy Payne. Originally from Touchgloves gym in Cornwall, Lucy has travelled all over the world fighting and training. Lucy now trains at Corefit UK gym in Birmingham alongside myself and many others.

This week I was joined by John Paul Gallacher, the head coach at the new Deachkalek Muay Thai Academy in Scotland. John is the coach of our newly signed fighter and world champion prospect Nico Carrillo they have some big plans ahead. We can't wait to see the progress.

This week I was joined by UK #1 Jack Cooper. Jack has spent many years in Thailand from the age of 14, learning from the best loving the thai style life. Has over 50 fights on his pro record and he now looking for some bigger fights against the world best opposition. This is a great chat with some great stories enjoy.

A great chat with UK Welterweight, Jack Kennedy.

In this episode I was joined by UK Star, Amber Kitchen. Amber fights out of the world famous Touchgloves gym in Cornwall. Growing up around Muay Thai with both her parents being fighters, it was only natural to fall into the same path herself. She is now signed to the worlds leading combat promotion ONE Championship and is looking to achieve ultimate greatness.

This week live with former UK #1 and Bad Company Gym star, Joe Craven. Joe is one of the rising UK stars who has fought some top global names already early on in his career such as Youssef Boughanem. Joe trains along side the likes of Liam Harrison so he definitely has a big future ahead.

A great chat with Scottish star, Nico Carrillo. Nico is the current ICO European Champion. He has recently come off an amazing stoppage victory. In this episode we touched on his new business venture with his team, his training schedule and what he wants next from the sport!

An amazing chat with 5x World Champion and legend of the sport Andy Howson. Andy is one of the most exciting fighters to ever come out of the UK and is nicknamed the "Lord of War". We covered his whole career. The best fights, hardest moments and his future goals. He has a clear vision in mind. He wants to take over ONE Championship. Enjoy!

This episode I spoke to Irish star Craig Coakley. Craig is a very elite fighter who is known for his forward coming aggressive fighting style. He has some top names on his record and big wins under his belt fighting the likes of Singdam, Jack Kennedy and Mo Abdurahman. This chat was a great insight into how Muay Thai saved his life and gave him some direction.

A great chat with WBC Champion Savvas Michael. Savvas was originally from Cyprus but moved at age 15 to fight under the infamous Petchyindee Academy in Thailand. Since doing so he has sky rocketed on the Muay Thai scene. He has many future plans to take on the most elite fighters in Thailand and be crowned the Champion this chat is a glimpse of his life so far. Enjoy!

A great chat with the former Bantamweight king and 4x World Champion, Paulo Da Silva.

A great chat this week with former UK #1 Dan Mcgowan. Dan is one of the best fighters to come out of the UK. He has always been thrown in the deep end and he has reaped the rewards. He turned Pro age 15, has fought in the top Thai Stadiums from a young age. He then went on to become UK #1 and beat a current Rajadamnern Champion. This talk gives a great insight into all of his career so far!

An insight into the life of Pro Fighter, Ognjen Topic. We spoke about he started his journey, advice for young fighters who wants to make something of the sport, how to overcome fear and the future goals to become a stadium champ. It's a good one!

On this episode I was joined by YOKKAO signed fighter Spencer Brown. Spencer is a X2 European Champion ISKA & WBC. He lives and breathes Muay Thai and is a full time fighter over in Thailand. We touched on what life is like living and training in Thailand among the Thais and along side legends such as Saenchai & Singdam. And much more about is career so far.

George is a 2 x National Champion & ROAR European Champion. He has some big wins on his record such as beating YOKKAO fighter Spencer Brown and Craig Coakley. We touched on George's journey from start to finish. Topics such as the effect that other peoples opinions can have on him as a fighter, what he would say some of his best wins in the sport of Muay Thai were and his potential move to MMA for Muay Thai.

Liam is a good friend of mine and we both train together at our gym in Birmingham. Liam has achieved a lot within the sport in a short amount of time and at a young age. He recently became the WBC European Champion and International Champion! In this interview we talk about some of his top fights and future goals. ONE Championship is on the mind for Liam...

I talk with one of the best Muay Thai fighters on the planet, Liam Harrison. Liam is an 8x World Champion who has fought everyone in the game. He has lived, fought an experienced life in Thailand. We went deep into some of his best moments in his journey so far, some of the hardest times he has had and what it is like fight in Thailand amongst the gamblers!