This takes me right back…
My first semi-pro fight back in 1999. I was 18 in this photo, full of energy and ready to go.
In the picture:
👊 Lewis Roberts – an incredible fighter and a great friend, fighting for the North West Kickboxing Title
👊 Spencer Wilding – going for the British Championship
Spencer went on to do some amazing things, stepping into Hollywood and appearing in films like Harry Potter, Guardians of the Galaxy… and for the Star Wars fans – he actually played Darth Vader in Rogue One.
So yeah… you could say I was training in the Dark Side back then and the Force was with us. 😅
But jokes aside, this was a special time. Surrounded by driven fighters, big goals, and a lot of hard work in the gym. These are the kind of moments that shape your journey.
💬 I’d love to hear from you, who did you train with early on?
Drop your stories below 👇