Legendary Strikers Liam Harrison And Soe Lin Oo Booked For Muay Thai Fight At ONE 173: Denver
A Muay Thai dream match featuring two of the sport’s most electrifying veterans is heading to United States soil, as beloved British legend Liam “Hitman” Harrison will go toe-to-toe with Myanmar hero Soe “Man of Steel” Lin Oo on August 1 at ONE 173: Denver.
That bantamweight contest will take place at Ball Arena, joining a previously announced ONE Women’s MMA World Title unification clash between Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga.
Harrison and Soe Lin Oo are guaranteed to deliver fireworks from the opening bell.
At 39 years old, former three-time Muay Thai World Champion Harrison has enjoyed a storied career in “the art of eight limbs,” earning his reputation as a fearless, all-action brawler with a penchant for finding the knockout.
Last September, “Hitman” returned from a two-year injury layoff to battle Thai star Seksan Or Kwanmuang, suffering a second-round knockout after a frantic back-and-forth firefight.
While the Brit briefly announced his retirement from competition, he’s now returning to the United States and feels ready to throw down with another one of the striking world’s most entertaining athletes.
Soe Lin Oo spent almost two decades dominating Myanmar’s ultra-tough lethwei scene, making a name for himself as one of the grittiest competitors while compiling a near-perfect record.
In early 2024, the 33-year-old brought his talents to the global stage of ONE Championship and quickly racked up a trio of highlight-reel knockouts under Muay Thai rules.
Since then, he’s dropped hard-fought battles against the likes of interim bantamweight Muay Thai king Nabil Anane and Seksan, but “Man of Steel” hasn’t strayed from his crowd-pleasing style.
Soe Lin Oo’s granite chin and relentless combination striking should make for an explosive clash against Harrison’s show-stopping power and aggressive tendencies.
Keep checking onefc.com for more news about ONE 173: Denver on Friday, August 1.
