Jake Peacock, a Muay Thai fighter who had to fight social stigma even before he got a chance to get in the fighting ring. Born with only one developed arm Jake has faced many challenges and he’s set to take on a big one: One Champions debut as a Muay Thai fighter.
In a recent interview Jake (son of a former English footballer) reveals what made him get into martial arts. He said, “He (his coach) showed me that I have no limits in any sphere of the sport and he instilled in me the belief that I can do anything I put my mind to.
“There was one time that someone was getting a little physical with me. He pinned me up in the changing room, and that was the time I got into my first fight.
“I’m glad that fight actually happened and that someone forced me into a position that I had to physically defend myself, because then I knew that I wasn’t going to be pushed around.”
Talking about his fighting style, he added: “If you look at all my fights, I’m 12-1 with 11 finishes. All of my finishes have been something different. It’s either been a left leg or my left hand or my right arm or my right leg to the head or to the body.
“My mom once said after one of my fights that I’m the Swiss Army Knife of Muay Thai because I’ve got lots of different weapons.”
Who is Jake Peacock? What happened to his arm?
Jake Peacock stands out as a remarkable fighter. Born with one arm shorter than the other, Jake defies the odds and steps into the ring with unwavering courage. Let’s delve into the inspiring journey of this extraordinary athlete.
Born in the family of footballers (Jake’s dad Gavin Peacock and grandfather Keith Peacock played professional football in England), Peacock’s story begins in Calgary, Canada when he enrolled in martial arts at the tender age of seven, he sought discipline and self-defense. Little did he know that this path would lead him to greatness.
Jake transitioned from full-contact Kyokushin Karate to Muay Thai and kickboxing. His determination and skill set caught the attention of the MMA world. After years of training and learning to do things differently he made his pro debut.
With an impressive professional record of 12 wins (including 11 stoppages) and only one loss, Jake Peacock proves that limitations exist only in the mind. His right arm, despite being shorter, delivers devastating blows.
Jake’s One Championship Debut
Jake was discovered in One Championship’s Road to One tournament where his lethal striking impressed all the judges. He will make his ONE debut in the bantamweight Muay Thai clash against Japan’s Kohei Shinjo.
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