By James Bovington
West Leeds Muay Thai fighter Fergus Smith is eagerly anticipating his imminent journey to Bangkok to fight on a ONE Championship Friday night mega-show to be broadcast worldwide.
The younger of two brothers who have already built an international reputation in the sport, Fergus will be accompanied to Thailand by mum and coach Lisa Houghton-Smith and brother Finlay.
Fergus won the coveted invitation to appear on the ONE fight card following his win on the UK Road to ONE, a four-fighter tournament hosted by the Hitman Fight League.
Fergus defeated his former GB teammate Louis Fairhurst on points before going on to beat fellow national squad teammate Joe Lemaire in the final. This bout took place on Hitman’s Manchester show featuring Bad Company legend Liam Harrison.
Fergus has also added the WMO European Title and WBC Amateur World medal prior to securing his date and opponent for ONE.
Former Horsforth School student Fergus, who turns 19 this month, works full time at Bad Company and is a popular but respected by the younger fighters he coaches.
He said: “My life revolves around Muay Thai. Working at the gym allows me to schedule intensive training sessions easily.
“I love competing in Thailand where I can prove myself without having to satisfy expectations. Qualifying to box in front of up to ten thousand in the famous Lumpini Stadium is amazing. Like all fighters, I aim to win. I’m confident that this will be the first of many such appearances.”
- Contact Richard Smith on 07885 270267 for information about Bad Company which relocated to Waterloo Way, Bramley nine months ago.
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