A BOLTON thai-boxer has scooped a new belt after winning an event in Blackpool.

Liam McBride excelled in the 80kg title at the Celtic Challenge last weekend.

McBride, who trains at the HKS club in Horwich, has won two titles and remains undefeated.

Coach Steve Reilly said: "He stopped his opponent in the second round with a technical knockout.

"He has had four fights and in three of those they have also been technical knockouts which is a really impressive record.

"He is getting better all the time and has been with us for 13 months now and he has done really well in that time.

"I think he is a real asset to the gym as when he is not training he helps the kids to learn all of the time.

"He is hoping to get another fight lined up in December but nothing has been arranged yet."

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