Two of Europe’s top rising Muay Thai talents collide for gold. 🏆 In this episode of Before The Bell, host Joe Comerford sits down with Fergus Smith and Gianny De Leu ahead of their clash for the vacant WBC Muay Thai Bantamweight World Title on April 25th in Belgium. This digital face-off dives deep into both fighters’ journeys, styles, and mentalities as they prepare for the biggest fight of their careers. From gym lineage and pressure to world championship experience and elite-level preparation — this is a raw look at what it takes to compete at the highest level of Muay Thai. 🔑 Key Topics: Fergus Smith’s adaptable, pressure-based fighting style Gianny De Leu’s high-volume, unpredictable approach The significance of the WBC Muay Thai Bantamweight World Title Training and preparation for high-stakes fights The mindset and mentality required to become a world champion ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the Fighters 02:35 – Fergus Smith’s Background & Pressure in Fighting 04:48 – Gianny De Leu’s Experience & Fighting Style 07:51 – Adaptability & Unpredictability 10:38 – Strengths & Advantages 13:20 – Dictating the Pace 16:31 – The Significance of the WBC Title 20:17 – Training & Preparation 23:37 – The Champion’s Mindset 25:51 – Experience & Adaptability 27:45 – Fight Expectations & Strategy 31:35 – Final Thoughts This is more than a fight — it’s a clash of styles, systems, and mentalities. One belt. One winner. 📅 April 25th | Belgium 🥊 WBC Muay Thai Bantamweight World Title 📲 Follow the Fighters: Fergus Smith (@fergus_badco) Gianny De Leu (@gianny_de_leuuw) #WBCMuayThai #BeforeTheBell #MuayThai #WorldTitleFight #FergusSmith #GiannyDeLeu #MuayThaiLife