Young Ewan McAndrew has been training in traditional muay thai for the past 3 years under Ben Bates, well known instructor, based at Stevie B’s Gym.
Ewan won his first two fights both very impressively. His 1st fight last year saw him walk away victorious when he stopped his opponent in the 2nd round.
At recent the junior Anglo Welsh Championships, in October, Ewan nearly ko’d his opponent at the end of the 1st round, who was saved by the bell at the end of a standing eight count. Ewan had to pull out all the stops in the 2nd round to counter a very determined opponent. The fight was stopped with a standing count of 10 following after when Ewan was crowned Anglo Welsh Thai Champion.
Not only is Ewan a Muay Thai champion, but he is also a champion in bjj under the very watchful eyes of the Victor and Braulio. Ewan started training with Victor at the young age of six when he first started private lessons. Since then, Victor introduced him to the main stream classes where Ewan fitted straight in. Ewan has been inspired by another young boy at the club - Lewis Hawkins.
Both these young guns have come back victorious with gold winners medals - a real credit to team GB.
Well don guys, you’re a really credit to Team GB.