Scottish Muay Thai boxer becomes European Champion

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Renfrewshire Muay Thai talent Lee MacKay revealed that it “hasn’t sunk in yet” that he is champion of Europe.The Johnstone fighter, who had previously bagged the Celtic title, is still in disbelief that he has the belt around his waist, adding: “not many people get to say that”.

MacKay faced Swedish-born, Erik Hehir is Swedish, who now fights out of Ireland, at the On-X in Linwood.But it wasn't just an experienced opponent he had to over come in his title bid, after he hurt his hand in the build up to the bout.MacKay revealed that his trusted coach, Lloyd Cochran, who is a former world champion, helped him deal with the challenge.He said: “About four weeks before the fight I broke my knuckle in my power hand, which meant I could barely use it.

When I was training, I couldn't practise with it and did not use it at all.“Lloyd gave me a plan on how to use it on fight night because I hadn’t used it at all to allow it a chance to be okay for the fight.“I owe it all to him for the plan because he has made me not only a smarter fighter but a person too due to his training.

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