Andy Howson
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May 29, 1979
Lord of War
| Andy Howson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Howson May 29, 1979 |
| Other names | The Punisher Lord of War |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 56.6 kg (125 lb; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Super Bantamweight Bantamweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Leeds, England |
| Team | Bad Company Jitti Gym Black Widow Science of 8 |
| Trainer | Richard Smith |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 96 |
| Wins | 81 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 1 |
Andy Howson (born May 29, 1979) is a British retired Muay Thai fighter from The Bad Company gym based in Leeds. He is a five-time world champion in the 55 kg super bantamweight division and a former ONE Championship fighter. Howson fought for years against high caliber opponents and holds wins over names like Damien Trainor, Weera 'Spicy' Minghton, Mohad Ali Yakub and Somboombap Phumpaneang. Howson retired from fighting in 2015 and made a short comeback in 2018 until retiring again in 2020.
During Andy's 24 year career he has remarkable achievements. Andy managed to become a 5 times world champion including the WBC World title at 53.5 kg, 2x Intercontinental Champion, 2x Commonwealth champion, European champion, 2x British champion and English champion in his impressive 88 fight career where he picked up 74 wins (27 by KO) 13 losses and 1 draw. Andy is known outside of Thailand as one of the best ever bantamweight fighters and have proved this on many occasions by fighting and beating the best in his fighting career. Andy is a former UK no.1 and has only lost twice in his weight division against English opponents.
For the past two decades Andy has dedicated his time to the sport of Muay Thai, in the famous gym Bad Company (Leeds). Since the beginning Andy has gone on to compete across the world, testing himself against fighters in his weight class.
Andy is known as 'The Punisher', or 'Lord of War', for his fighting style and heart and for his never give up attitude.
In 2009 he fought Mohad Ali Yakub for the WMC World title and won via decision.[1]
Howson picked up his 5th world title in 2014 beating Mohamed Bouchareb on points for the vacant WBC bantamweight title.[2][3] He then retired in 2015 after losing by stoppage to Joseph Lasiri from Italy.
Howson now runs the Muay Thai gym Science of 8 located in West Bromwich and is producing many champion fighters.[4]
A few short months after his last fight Andy was approached by One Championship and signed a 5 fight deal.
Andy Howson next fought Josh Tonna of Australia at ONE Championship: Warrior's Code on February 7, 2020.[5] Howson lost the fight by second-round knockout.[6]
Titles and accomplishments
- International Sport Karate Association
- 2008 ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight Champion
- World Muaythai Council
- 2009 WMC World Super Bantamweight Champion
- WBC Muay Thai
