Since his knee injury in 2022 against former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai king Nong-O-Hama, ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai contender Liam Harrison, aka “Hitman,” is all set to return at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut 2 on Prime Video. He will face Japan’s Katsuki Kitano in a highly anticipated Muay Thai fight on Friday, June 7.
Additionally, Harrison recently sat down for an interview with a renowned media house, where he shared his upcoming plans, training schedule, and his friendship with WWE superstar Bill Goldberg. He also discussed how they first met and his aim to train with Goldberg in the future.
Liam Harrison shares his first experience meeting Goldberg
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In the unexpected world of combat sports, you never know who might bump into. As happened with three-time Muay Thai World Champion Liam Harrison, in a recent exclusive interview with Essentially Sports hosted by Raj Sarkar, when the interviewer asked him about his photograph and friendship with the legendary WWE star Goldberg, he shared his memories of him.
Without wasting time, Liam Harrison replied, “So, I fought in America in 2015, against Tycoon Malipe, and I beat him quite convincingly. Goldberg was ringsidee. He jumped in the ring.” He also revealed that after this moment, their friendship rekindled. They clicked photographs together and are still in touch through messages. He also emphasized that they planned to train someday, but unfortunately, that has not yet come to fruition.
Harrison didn’t stop there. He emphasized his intention to train with Goldberg someday. He also admired the physique of the 57-year-old former professional wrestler and American player, Goldberg.
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As we know, Goldberg was a famous WWE personality from the 1990’s to 2000’s. This friendship shows that Hitman has a good friend in his circle, and his list doesn’t stop there. Harrison’s friendship circle also includes the two-time Muay Thai world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9, with whom Liam Harrison shares a close bond. They support each other from time to time.
Harrison backs Superlek Kiatmoo9 for a bout with Jonathan Haggerty
Two-time Muay Thai Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 is considered one of the most dangerous strikers in the MMA world, earning him the nickname “Killing Machine” during his flyweight kickboxing career. He is set to face Jonathan Haggerty, “The General,” at the upcoming ONE: 168 event in Denver. In anticipation of his match Superlek’s friends and training partner, Liam Harrison, Made a prediction to his friends.
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In the latest interview with the South China Morning Post, Liam Harrison predicts that his friend is going to crush the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai world against Jonathan Haggerty, which is set to take place on American soil. this marks the second event of ONE Championship after the successful event ONE Fight Night 10 in 29023. Harrison revealed that Jonathan only has size on his side, but he described his friend and training partner as strong as ever. He also drew inspiration from Superlek’s fight against Rodtang, considering Superlek to be unstoppable.
Meanwhile, Superlek also appreciates Liam Harrison while interviewing ONE Championship, He expressed his gratitude to Liam Harrison for sparing with him and making him a better fighter. This shows that even though Superlek is already a ONE Flyweight Champion and one of the best strikers of this generation, he remains humble. This friendship between these two doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. We’ll have to see how much training with Superlek Kiatmoo9 benefits Liam Harrison in his upcoming ONE 167 fight. Stay tuned for more.