Sam dropped in to the Prokick Gym today for a chat with four-time world kickboxing champ Billy Murray, who is no stranger to warm weather training camps, having staged much of his career preparations in the Mediterranean, and more recently as coach to former world champ Gary Hamilton.

Murray said: “There are many benefits to training in a hotter climate that what we are used to in Northern Ireland. It was a very important part of my preparations and I would recommend it to anyone serious about getting fit or training for major sports events.

“Sam is a qualified coach and has a great boxing background, having been coached by his own father, Gerry, who is a legend among coaches in all fight sports. “We are going to put Murcia out there to members to consider as it is our intention to get some warm weather training in this year ahead of big fight plans for the winter.”

Any member wishing to confirm an interest in a one-week training camp in Spain should leave their name on this page or contact coach Murray at Prokick Gym.

More info along with pictures of Sam's gym and location will follow soon