• S2 Ep11: Roots of a Fighter: Unearthing the Past with Thai Boxing Legend Liam Harrison

  • Apr 4 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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S2 Ep11: Roots of a Fighter: Unearthing the Past with Thai Boxing Legend Liam Harrison

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    Join Dr Michala Hulme as she unpicks the extraordinary life of Liam "The Hitman" Harrison, the eminent eight-time Thai boxing world champion. His vibrant narrative captures a transformation from the football fields of his youth to the Muay Thai rings, where he clinched his global icon status. Liam opens up about his rise to the pinnacle of UK fighters, his storied international bouts, and how he's now pioneering the future of combat sports with his innovative coaching strategies and the burgeoning Hitman Fight League. It is a tale of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that transcends the bounds of the sport.

    The time-travelling saga doesn't stop at the ropes of the ring; we delve into the Harrison family's tree, unearthing tales of war heroism and industrious glassblowers. Discover the bravery and sacrifices made by Liam's ancestors during WWI, and the intricate papermaking legacy that followed. Each chapter of his family history, from survival stories and brushes with the law, to connections that have spanned generations, are woven together to form the tapestry of Liam's lineage. Join us for this gripping recount of personal memories and historical records, where the echoes of Liam's forebears resonate with the triumphs and challenges of his own storied career.

    Useful Links:
    Dr Michala Hulme
    Liam Harrison
    Power of One
    Witney Antiques

    Production Assistants:
    Javareia Saleem
    Lucy Stott

    For research enquiries:
    Rostherne Research

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