"I don't want to embarrass myself" - Liam Harrison admits it's better to retire now than to be "flattened by absolute wombles"
Liam Harrison knew there was no reason to prolong his career after succumbing to a defeat in his all-legend showdown with Seksan Or Kwanmuang at ONE 168: Denver last week.
'Hitman' was dropped to the canvas thrice courtesy of 'The Man Who Yields To No One's' volume of attacks in their barnburner duel inside Ball Arena. Given that he said his retirement will largely hang on this fight and how his body feels after it, his decision to call time on his glorious career is understandable.
Doubling down on his conclusion, Liam Harrison told members of the media at the post-event press conference that he doesn't want to continue strapping on the four-ounce gloves if he's only going to be a mere shadow of his former self.
The Muay Thai legend said:
"I don't wanna be the guy who goes completely past his sell-by date and gets flattened by absolute wombles that wouldn't even touch me or be near me in my prime, you know what I mean? So I don't want to embarrass myself like that."
Though he's still emotional about calling it a day, Liam Harrison has plenty to look back on as one of the finest ever to grace the Muay Thai realm.
The Leeds striker became a multi-time world champion through his two-decade spell at the top of the mountain alongside an impressive 44 knockouts from 90 victories.
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Seksan completes mission to impress crowd with thrilling performance against Liam Harrison in Denver
On the flip side, Seksan is overjoyed after returning to the winner's bracket in the Mile High City last Friday, Sept. 6.
The striking veteran, who suffered a setback to Yutaro Asahi this past April, had this to say to Mitch Chilson immediately after his ninth promotional victory against Liam Harrison:
"I'm extremely happy to be here. I flew all the way from Thailand, and very far from home. I am extremely proud of myself. I have completed all my mission, and I want to thank all the fans here."