ONE 168: Denver next week will feature some of the world’s best fighters who want to put on a show for the fans. Among the most exciting ones in the Friday, September 6 spectacle will be a catchweight Muay Thai clash between Liam Harrison and Seksan Or Kwanmuang. The highly anticipated bout will feature two of the biggest names in the sport. The mutual respect between the pair is massive, and Seksan, while speaking to the South China Morning Post, shared his honest opinion on his opponent. 

The 35-year-old said, “Yes, I am very excited, like I’m actually super super excited. First to be able to face a legend like Liam Harrison. He has been in this journey for a very long time. He’s been fighting for a long time, and I have followed him for a long time as well . Also, I am very excited and thrilled to be sharing the ring with him and also to be able to be part of ONE 168, one of the big events in Denver. So I am very excited to be part of that as well. Liam Harrison has had one of the most illustrious careers in Muay Thai. Let us look at it before his clash. 

A closer look at Liam Harrison and his achievements in the world of Muay Thai 

Hailing from Leeds, England, Liam Harrison is currently ranked #5 in the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai rankings. His first interaction with Muay Thai began pretty early, at the age of 13, under the watchful eyes of Richard Smith. Harrison, to date, has featured in more than 100 bouts in his career across a variety of weight classes and rule sets. During his journey, he claimed three Muay Thai World Titles, defeating some elite opponents. In 2018, he joined the world’s largest martial arts organization as one of the stars of ONE’s striking divisions.  

Unfortunately, he failed to impress in his first two bouts, losing both fights in the featherweight ranks. He found his groove by moving down to bantamweight, producing bangers against Mohammed Bin Mahmoud and Muangthai PK Saenchai. The latter was hailed as the 2022 ONE Muay Thai Fight of the Year and booked Harrison’s ticked to a World Title shot against then-titleholder Nong-O Hama. However, ‘Hitman’ suffered a devastating leg injury, which forced him out of action for quite some time. 

Harrison has finally recovered from the setback and is looking to return to his winning ways. His next opponent, Seksan, is one of the most aggressive fighters in the division. The 35-year-old is not only excited about facing Harrison but is also confident of winning the fight. The pair has a lot of differences in their fighting style, which makes the battle even more interesting. Let us find out who holds an advantage in their upcoming clash. 

Seksan and Liam Harrison will look to put on a show at ONE 168: Denver 

‘The Man Who Yields to No One’ is nowhere close to being an easy opponent for Harrison. The 35-year-old is considered one of the most dangerous Muay Thai athletes of all time, and his record is a testament to that. During his journey in the sport, he has won some of the most prestigious accolades in Muay Thai, including the Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Title and a WBC Muay Thai World Title. Seksan made his debut in the ONE Championship in 2023 and made his presence felt immediately. He won eight consecutive fights in the year, with some outstanding fighting skills. 

However, his dream run ended during his last outing when he took on Yutaro Asahi at ONE Friday Fights 58. Seksan has moved on from the loss and is focused on ‘Hitman’. Harrison, on the other hand, will be making a return after an injury and will have a lot to prove when he takes on the Thai star. However, Harrison is brimming with confidence when he shared his plans for his opponent in an interview with ONE. He said, “I’m looking to be the first guy to knock him out in ONE Championship. Only one person has stopped Seksan before and that was years ago. No one else has come close to looking like doing it.” 

Harrison must be at his best against Seksan if he wants to back his words with action. Who do you think will win the fight between the two legends? Let us know about it in the comments below.