Andy Howson

Andy Howson
BornAndrew Howson
(1979-05-29) May 29, 1979 (age 47)
Other namesThe Punisher
Lord of War
NationalityBritish
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight56.6 kg (125 lb; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionSuper Bantamweight
Bantamweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out of
Leeds, England
TeamBad Company
Jitti Gym
Black Widow
Science of 8
TrainerRichard Smith
Kickboxing record
Total96
Wins81
Losses14
Draws1

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.

Muay Thai career

During his 24-year career, Andy won multiple titles across several levels of professional boxing. His achievements included five world championships, among them the WBC world title at 53.5 kg, as well as two intercontinental titles, two Commonwealth titles, the European title, two British titles, and the English title. Over the course of an 88-fight career, he recorded 74 wins (27 by knockout), 13 losses, and one draw. He was also ranked as the United Kingdom's number one bantamweight and lost only twice to English opponents within his weight division.

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.

Howson picked up his 5th world title in 2014 beating Mohamed Bouchareb on points for the vacant WBC bantamweight title. 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.

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. Howson lost the fight by second-round knockout.

Boxing career

Survivor Tag

On 8 October 2026, Misfits Boxing announced a Survivor Tag boxing match as a last minute addition on the Joey Essex vs. Dapper Laughs undercard. Howson, alongside Lil Cracra, Joey Knight and Felony Charles, were scheduled to compete on 10 October at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. Charles was replaced by Tolbzter as a last minute replacement, but was unfortunately changed to just three fighters on the night. Howson was eliminated in the first round after being knocked down by Lil Cracra and the bout ended in Knight getting technically knocked out by Lil Cracra in the third round.

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
81 Wins, 14 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2020-02-07LossAustralia Josh TonnaONE Championship: Warrior's CodeKallang, SingaporeKO (Knee to the head)22:20
2018-04-28WinItaly Gianpiero SportelliHGH PromotionsUnited KingdomKO2
2015-04-26LossItaly Joseph LasiriUnited KingdomTKO2
2014-12-06LossAustralia Danial WilliamsCaged Muay Thai 5Queensland, AustraliaDecision (split)33:00
For the CMT Super Bantamweight title.
2014-09-06WinFrance Mohamed BoucharebSmash Muaythai 10United KingdomDecision33:00
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World 118lb title.
2013-11-02WinRepublic of Ireland Aaron O'CallaghanThe Main EventUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2012-12-01LossThailand Thanit WatthanayaMuay Thai in America: In Honor of the KingLos Angeles, United StatesTKO5
2012-10-06LossRepublic of Ireland Aaron O'CallaghanMuay Thai Super FightsCork, IrelandDecision (split)53:00
2012-08-12LossJapan Nobuchika TeradoKrush.21Tokyo, JapanKO22:07
For the ISKA World Bantamweight title
2012-06-24WinUnited Kingdom Damien TrainorThai BoxingUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2012-02-18WinSweden Viet HoangThe Thai Boxing TakeoverUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2011-05-07LossUnited Kingdom Dean JamesWorld Championship MuaythaiUnited KingdomTKO4
For the ISKA Muay Thai World 121lb title.
2010-06-26WinItaly Carlo PappadaWorld Championship ThaiboxingUnited KingdomTKO4
2012-04-03LossUnited States Romie AdanzaMuay Thai in AmericaSanta Monica, United StatesDecision (Split)53:00
2010-03-27LossUnited Kingdom Dean JamesMSA Muaythai Premier LeagueUnited KingdomDecision33:00
2009-11-07LossThailand Rungravee SasiprapaMSA Muaythai Premier LeagueUnited KingdomTKO3
2009-06-13WinMalaysia Mohd Ali YakuubWorld Championship Thai BoxingUnited KingdomDecision53:00
Wins the WMC World Super Bantamweight title.
2009-02-07WinUnited Kingdom Damien TrainorMuaythai Legends - England vs. ThailandUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2008-11-30LossThailand Super K SitjaipetchContender Asia UK EliminatorUnited KingdomDecision33:00
2008-10-18WinJapan KunitakaMuay Thai CLASH 11 in LeedsUnited KingdomDecision (Majority)53:00
Wins the ISKA World Muay Thai Bantamweight title.
2008-06-14WinThailand Weera MingthonBad Company ShowUnited KingdomDecision33:00
2008-05-04LossBelarus Dmitry VaratsPower of Scotland 4United KingdomTKO2
2008-05-04WinThailand SomboonbabPower of Scotland 4United KingdomTKO1
2007-11-25WinThailand Jaotapee KiatkorwitSupreme World Muay Thai ChampionshipUnited KingdomKO3
Wins the WMC Intercontinental title.
2007-10-14WinPortugal Fernando MachadoCombat SuperfightsUnited KingdomKO2
2006-11-26WinBelarus Oleg MihailovMuay Thai Super FightUnited KingdomTKO2
2006-06-17WinFrance Albert Veera CheyWorld Class Professional Thai BoxingUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2006-02-26LossUnited Kingdom Damien TrainorCombat SuperfightsUnited KingdomDecision (majority)53:00
2005-11-20DrawThailand KantipongMuay Thai SuperfightsUnited KingdomDecision53:00
2005-06-26WinFrance Sebastien OcañaThai BoxingUnited KingdomDecision53:00
Wins the WAKO Pro European title.
2005-02-27WinUnited Kingdom Damien TrainorMaster Sken's Fight NightUnited KingdomTKO (Injury)3
2004-11-28WinItaly Simone GrenziUnited KingdomTKO3
Wins the WPKL Intercontinental title.
2004-10-10WinRepublic of Ireland Eoghan MurphyThaiboxingUnited KingdomTKO4
2004LossUnited Kingdom Reece CrookeUnited KingdomDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2003-04-28WinBelgium Abdel SoussiThaiboxingUnited KingdomDisqualification
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Boxing record

MF–Professional

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Joey Knight UD 5 16 May 2025 Vaillant Live, Derby, England

Survivor Tag

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
No. Result Record Opponents Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Lil Cracra TKO 3 (5), 2:32 10 Oct 2026 Copper Box Arena, London, England Cracra won via technical knockout defeating Knight in the third round.
Howson was eliminated in the first round.
Joey Knight

References

  1. ↑ Andy Howson Muay Thai (29 June 2017). ANDY HOWSON VS MOHAD ALI YAKUB WMC WORLD TITLE. Retrieved 18 November 2025 – via YouTube.
  2. ↑ "::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL SITE)::". www.wbcmuaythai.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Andy Howson Muay Thai (29 June 2017). Mohamed Bouchareb vs Andy Howson *WBC World Title*. Retrieved 18 November 2025 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ "Muay Thai is Life speaks with UK fighter Andy Howson – Featured Fighter of the Month – The Striking Corner".
  5. ↑ "3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE: WARRIOR'S CODE". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Josh Tonna spectacularly knocks out Andy Howson at ONE: Warrior's Code". Fight News Australia. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  7. ↑ Misfits Boxing [@MisfitsBoxing] (8 October 2026). "NEW FIGHT ADDED to an already STACKED card this week" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 October 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  8. ↑ Astbury, Matt (9 October 2026). "Is KSI fighting in Misfits Boxing tomorrow night?". DAZN.
  9. ↑ IFN [@IFNBoxing] (10 October 2026). "Tolbzter has replaced Felony Charles in the Survivor Tag Match 🔄" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 October 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  10. ↑ IFN [@IFNBoxing] (10 October 2026). "Tolbzter will no longer compete in tonight's Misfits Survivor Tag Match" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 October 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  11. ↑ Tucker, Bryan (11 October 2026). "Misfits Boxing Results: Essex vs. Laughs". MMA Fighting.