"I'd have one good day and then two sh*t ones" - Liam Harrison explains why he had to delay his return several times

British Muay Thai legend and former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title challenger 'Hitman' Liam Harrison of the United Kingdom is less than two months away from his highly anticipated return to action, and the 38-year-old icon recently looked back at a turbulent recovery.

At one point, the fierce Englishman doubted he would ever be back in the ring, doing what he loves.

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Harrison recalled what it was like trying to rehabilitate from what was a potential career-ending injury.

'Hitman' said:

"Both are good now [the knee and the hand]. Like I said, I'm back to full training. When I was supposed to fight [John] Lineker, I'd spar one day and the next day, I'd feel off. After that, I'd watch what I'd do in training and stuff, and I couldn't get a proper training session in."

Harrison injured his leg in a 2022 fight with then-champion Nong-O Hama. He had surgery in early 2023 and has since been in rehabilitation. Now, he's finally ready to make a comeback.

Harrison added:

"I'd have one good day and then two shit ones. I can't do a fight camp like that. I'm now back in a position where I'm doing everything I was before. I'm feeling good when I'm doing it. My hand's good, my knee's good. I'm feeling good."

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Liam Harrison to face Japan's Katsuki Kitano at ONE 167

It's 'Hitman' time, as Liam Harrison gears up to resume his legendary career.

The 38-year-old superstar is set to lock horns with Japanese standout Katsuki Kitano at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video. The event will be broadcast live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7th.

Needless to say, Harrison is looking to put on a show for all his supporters.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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