"The world is not set up for hardwork, it's set up for hard thinking. If you think hard and it requires you to work hard, thats one thing, but just working hard isn't enough anymore.
My natural competitive nature, resolve and the constant strive for evolution and progression leads me down only one path, and that path is to one day be a ONE Champion. Representing my country, my club, my community, my family and my sponsors at the highest level, at the biggest events, with coverage on TV and the biggest social media platforms is my sole aim. I will stand on the top of that mountain."
ONE-CHAMPIONSHIP - Loss Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin Majority Decision ONE Friday Fights 81, Sept 27 2024
ONE-CHAMPIONSHIP - Def. Kongklai Sor Sommai TKO (R3 1:34) ONE Friday Fights 67, June 14 2024
Current 2024 WKO K1 World Champion (65kg)
Current 2023 WBC Muay Thai National Champion (66.6kg)
Current 2023 ISKA K1 Pro Intercontinental Champion (63.5kg)
Current 2023 ISKA K1 Pro British Champion (63.5kg)
Current 2022 K1 Prize Fighter Champion (60kg)
Undefeated British Muay Thai star, Otis Waghorn, suffered his first professional loss in a thrilling encounter against the experienced Thai fighter Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin 106-25-3. The 140-pound catchweight bout at ONE Friday Fights 81 was a back and forth affair with both fighters showcasing incredible skill and determination. Despite the thrilling action and both fighters hitting the canvas, the judges ultimately awarded the victory to Suakim. While Otis's loss marks a setback in his career it doesn't diminish his talent or the exciting fight he put on.
British Muay Thai sensation, Otis Waghorn, made his ONE Championship debut against Kongklai 92-30-4 and 2020 and Thailand Fighter of the Year. Otis faced a stern test against the formidable Kongklai Sor Sommai in the featured bout of ONE Friday Fights 67. Despite a shaky start, where Otis was dropped twice in the opening round the resilient Brit showcased his fighting spirit and skill. Otis recovered and traded blows with Kongklai throughout the next two rounds. The turning point came in the third round when Otis unleashed a devastating spinning elbow that sent Kongklai crashing to the canvas. Following up with relentless strikes, Otis secured the knockout victory adding another highlight to his already impressive career.
🏆 🏆 🏆 Win, win, win! A very hard fought contest between two young, hungry up and coming K1 fighters! A real clash of styles and another win for Otis
🏆 🏆 🏆 Win, win, win! Crowborough's very own Otis Waghorn, under the tutelage of Head Coach Lewis Pears (Assassins Gym), wins the ISKA K1 British Championship belt by defeating the very tough and durable Adetayo Duroshola by unanimous decision at another classic Muay Thai Mayhem event at Lingfield.
🏆 🏆 🏆 Win, win, win! Crowborough's very own Otis Waghorn, under the tutelage of Head Coach Lewis Pears (Assassins Gym), wins the ISKA K1 Intercontinental Superlight Weight belt by defeating the 57 fight veteran and 5x Spanish Champion Vincente Garcia by unanimous decision at another classic Muay Thai Mayhem event at the K2 in Crawley.
🏆 🏆 🏆 Win, Win, Win! Crowborough's very own Otis Waghorn, under the tutelage of Head Coach Lewis Pears (Assassins Gym), wins the coveted WBC Muay Thai National belt by defeating the very tough and durable ISKA Champion Bahez Abdullah, House of Pain Bournemouth, by unanimous decision at another classic Muay Thai Mayhem event at the K2 in Crawley.
🏆 🏆 🏆 Win, Win, Win! Otis Waghorn, guided by Head Coach Lewis Pears from Assassins Gym, clinched the WKO world title at Muay Thai Mayhem in Crawley on Saturday night. Otis showcased his skill by defeating the resilient Spanish fighter Nathan Navarro via TKO in round 2. Waghorn's victory stands as a testament to his dedication and prowess in the ring. Thank you once again to John Jarvis for putting on another superb Muay Thai Mayhem event.
