A big thank you to all those involved in organising the show. For me the sport is about forging friendships, developing skills and promoting the sport professionally. It is always was nice to see some old friends and make some new ones. Everyone was very friendly and supportive and seemed very keen on promoting the sport. I felt sorry for the promoters who, despite very good intentions, had a number of pull outs with people letting them down but still persisted and put on a show the crowd seemed to enjoy. The officials did a very good job and the organisers should be commended on using officials who understand the sport.

I thought Liam and Antuan’s fight was a good one. Liam gave away lots of experience but wasn’t outclassed at all. I was proud of Liam’s performance, particularly his fifth round after Antuan has put him under lots of pressure in the 4th. The first two rounds were close but on the night I thought Antuan was ahead going into the 3rd. Liam had a good 3rd and a good 5th round. If Liam had attacked in the 4th like he did in the 5th I think he would have won the fight. I will have to look at the fight on video to make an objective view of the result as it is difficult to do that from the corner. However, whatever conclusion I come to, I was pleased with Liam’s performance and hope he can build on this and achieve his true potential as a fighter. Both boxers showed some excellent Muay Thai skills. I was really impressed with some of Antuan skills but I felt he spoiled his overall performance by not really trying hard to make the weight and at his behaviour at the end of the fight. I personally think he is young and his emotions got the better of him at the end. He did apologise to me afterwards....I don’t know if he apologised to Liam and Ronnie. I hope he did as I don’t think he is a bad lad at all really and will mature.

I really feel that with some support and direction from the wider MuayThai community that there is a real willingness from Alby and all those supporting this organisation to promote quality Muay Thai.