A Few words off Andy Thrasher on the big SuperShowDown event ..

Q1.. Congratulations on the big Toyota win how was it ??

A.Hey Pete thank you- the tournament was my first, I trained damn hard, with Watcharachai Kaewsamrit doing most of my padwork along with Tam and berm from Jitti gym- to be honest after all that hard training the fights were a pleasure lol.
I enjoyed the fights and although the first two were very tough opponents I grew in confidence by the final and felt comfortable - knocking out the current number 1 at Lumpini in the final was the stuff of dreams- and hasn't really sunk in yet. Although after a few days rest and recovery I am already focussed on this next fight and started back training already.

Q2..Whats it going to be like Fighting on the SuperShowDown stage in Glasgow November ??

A.I can't wait to fight on the super showdown show - I missed the last one as I was fighting the day after, but heard so many good things and when I watched the fights on P4TV the atmosphere seemed amazing. I am good friends with Brian and have a good crowd following me up to support me so I am looking to please all, as usual, but now I also have the added pressure of defending my name as it stands in Thailand - so I am going there to win.

Q3..Can you give the uk fans an recent insight into your opponant ??

A.Samingprai, is a very well know fighter in Thailand as well as the world, he's a very clever fighter, with good technique and a good eye.
He has fought a few times since the last showdown show, twice in Australia I believe. I have bumped into him a few times at weigh ins and fights at the stadiums and we have always said hello and had a chat, he is a good guy, very polite and friendly so I look forward to having a few drinks after the show with him and his trainer Rob Cox.

Q4.. And your tactics ???

A..I don't really like to go into a fight with too firm a idea on tactics, I more like to prepare for the unexpected, I have watched a few of his fights and have a rough idea of his style, but like I said before, he is a clever fighter and will no doubt change certain things to fight me.
I suppose we really have to wait for the first couple of rounds to have a look at each other - bit I predict this will be an excellent fight, and great entertainment for the paying public.

Q5..You are going to get a great reception over the border are you looking forward to it?? The last show had a great party atmosphere around it , its going to be a great weekend xx

A..Yes I have some great friends and training partners living in Scotland, and can't wait to fight up there again- it has been nearly four years since I last fought over the border, when I beat Scottish champ Rab Burt on the power of Scotland show.

Cheers mate great stuff Pete