MTM Champs Uncovered #17 - Lucy Payne

It was a pleasure to have former Muay Thai fighter and now coach, Kieran Keddle on the podcast. Kieren had a very successful fight career before retiring to focus on coaching his fighters. The inaugural Double K gym in London was an amazing success with some top talent under his belt such as UK #1 Charlie Peters. Keddle has wealth of experience in the fight game promoting some of the best events around the world too. This was a great insight into how to become successful in the sport of Muay Thai.

This week I was joined by former Muay Thai champion and Head Coach of the Knowlesy Academy, Christian Knowles. Christian had a very successful fight career himself fighting all over the world. He was undefeated in the UK Muay Thai Scene. He then moved into coaching where is has created just as much success. He was crowned coach and gym of the year in 2018. He has the likes of Liam Nolan,  Jonathan Haggerty and many other top fighters in his camp! This chat was a great look into the life of a fighter and what he thinks makes people successful!

This episode I was joined by former Muay Thai UK #1, 2x British champion and 1x European Champion, Nathan Bendon. Nathan fights out of Birmingham in the UK. He has had a very successful career so far in the fight world. He has currently made the move to PRO Boxing rules in order to provide better pay days for his family but he hasn't ruled Muay Thai out. Could ONE Championship be on the cards?

An amazing chat with former WBC World Champion, multiple British and European Champion, Lucy Payne. Originally from Touchgloves gym in Cornwall, Lucy has travelled all over the world fighting and training. Lucy now trains at Corefit UK gym in Birmingham alongside myself and many others. 

This week I was joined by John Paul Gallacher, the head coach at the new Deachkalek Muay Thai Academy in Scotland. John is the coach of our newly signed fighter and world champion prospect Nico Carrillo they have some big plans ahead. We can’t wait to see the progress.

This week I was joined by UK #1 Jack Cooper. Jack has spent many years in Thailand from the age of 14, learning from the best loving the thai style life. Has over 50 fights on his pro record and he now looking for some bigger fights against the world best opposition. This is a great chat with some great stories enjoy.

A great chat with UK Welterweight, Jack Kennedy. 🇬🇧 Jack has fought some big names during his career including Singdam Kiatmoo9. He plans to push for that UK #1 spot and own the UK division with some great domestics fights. 💯

In this episode I was joined by UK Star, Amber Kitchen. Amber fights out of the world famous Touchgloves gym in Cornwall. Growing up around Muay Thai with both her parents being fighters, it was only natural to fall into the same path herself. She is now signed to the worlds leading combat promotion ONE Championship and is looking to achieve ultimate greatness. 

This week live with former UK #1 and Bad Company Gym star, Joe Craven. Joe is one of the rising UK stars who has fought some top global names already early on in his career such as Youssef Boughanem. Joe trains along side the likes of Liam Harrison so he definitely has a big future ahead. 👊🏼🇬🇧

A great chat with Scottish star, Nico Carrillo. Nico is the current ICO European Champion. He has recently come off an amazing stoppage victory. In this episode we touched on his new business venture with his team, his training schedule and what he wants next from the sport! 👊🏼