A BOLTON thai-boxer has just added another piece of silverware to his bulging trophy cabinet.

Paul Smith is the current ISKA world champion but is putting the final preparations together before travelling to Portugal to take part in the WKC competition next week.

The 43-year-old is excited about the challenge.

He said: "I am going into the unknown because I have been doing the ISKA events and know who I might be facing but this time it will be a different governing body.

"I have been told there will be between 10 and 12 different countries doing it.

"But I am really looking forward to it and I have been doing a lot of preparation for the event.

"I have done 5k road running three times a week and we have some excellent coaches at the club to get me ready.

North West Warriors Martial Arts & Fitness Centre In Bolton run a vast range of Martial arts classes for all ages starting from children aged four upwards, if you would like further information on our classes contact

Paul Smith on 07779142502