“Absolutely phenomenal” - Fans show their love for Liam Harrison’s relentless power against Hiromasa Masuda
Liam Harrison is looking back at one of the earliest highlights of his illustrious career.
With two decades of experience, the 'Hitman' has a bevy of stories to tell. Recently, Harrison took to social media to share some insight into his fights with Japanese star Horimasa Masuda which took place between July 2003 and 2005. Putting out a video on his Instagram handle, Harrison said:
"When I was 17 I took my stupid red Mohawk off to Japan for the first time to fight their ranked number 1 59kg fighter Hiromasa Masuda," Harrison wrote on Instagram. "I dropped him 3x in round 3 and won by TKO but Masuda complained about all sorts saying they weren’t counts and he was fine and all the rest.
"…so a year later when I was 18 I went back and knocked him flat out with 1 punch so there was no controversy or dispute and it was put to bed for good."
ONE Championship fans showered Liam Harrison with support in the comments, many of them marveling at his signature left that has KO'd many a fighter throughout his time competing.
"Was that left hook the first weapon you fell in love with or was it something that evolved over time? Making a name for yourself across the planet using a fundamental technique like your left, is absolutely phenomenal. Good example for the younger generation seemingly fixated on throwing spinning shit at all cost."
"That same left hook has captured a lot of bodies."
"Awesome story. Awesome fighter."
"You're literally the best for a reason."
Liam Harrison makes his long-awaited return to the Circle at ONE 167 on June 7
After sitting on the sidelines for nearly two years following a devastating knee injury suffered in his ONE world title fight with Nong-O Hama, Liam Harrison will return to the Circle at ONE 167 on Friday, June 7. Emanating from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, Harrison will meet Japanese striker Katsuki Kitano.
For Kitano, it will be his second appearance under the ONE Championship banner after securing a big win over Halil Kutukcu in his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 38 in October. Overall, the 27-year-old out of Seishika Gym has 25 career victories to his credit.
ONE Championship fans in the United States can watch ONE 167 live and for free via Amazon Prime Video in U.S. primetime on Friday, June 7.