An Isle of Wight Muay Thai boxer has seen success in competitions in Thailand.

Hanif Sen, 17, beat a veteran French opponent, Nass, in his first Class A fight on Friday, December 20 at Bangla Boxing Stadium.

The two heavyweight contenders displayed a masterclass of kicks and punches, but Hanif won the bout with a well-placed elbow, winning his first professional bout at the home of Muay Thai.

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Hanif trains at Contact Gym near Ryde, taking up the sport two years ago and winning for of his five UK fights.

Hanif Sen competing in Phuket on Friday (December 20) (Image: Contributed)

In November, Hanif travelled alone to Phuket in Thailand, where he trains three times a day in a specialist gym with some of the world's best Muay Thai fighters.

Hanif will face his next opponent in Phuket in early January.

He will stay in Thailand for four months and return to the UK later in the year.