\n That includes his debut bout at 54kg on the prestigious Hitman promotion, where he scored a points victory over Crewe\u2019s Ethan Casewell.\n<\/p>\n
\n Hasson said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to have won on Hitman, as it\u2019s the best of shows.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cIt was a tough fight of three three-minute rounds, but Ethan and I enjoyed it, being able to show what we\u2019ve trained for.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI made a slow start but I dominated in the final two rounds.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI\u2019ve had three other bouts recently, with the highlight being getting the gold in the final WBC British\u00a0Championship and the silver in the Welsh Open Cup, where I\u2019d won the gold in 2024.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cAll my opponents are quality lads who\u2019ve trained hard and we give it our all as we want to prove ourselves and showcase our skills.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Zac Hasson (left) wins on his way to victory on his Hitman debut against Ethan Casewell. (Image: Nick Ledger)\n<\/p>\n
\n Seventeen-year-old Hasson lives in Idle with his parents and two brothers, while he has trained at Bad Company gym in Leeds since starting out in the sport.\n<\/p>\n
\n His mum said: \u201cIt started as a way for Zac to lose weight and improve his fitness.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cHe showed potential straight away, but it still never fails to surprise us that our gentle young son can perform so well in a sport which can be so brutal.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cHe loves it and we\u2019re very proud of him.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cZac will be looking to work as a personal trainer in Thai boxing and he already assists with children\u2019s classes.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The teen explained: \u201cI train as much as I can around my school schedule.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI attend at least seven sessions a week, including sparring with more experienced fighters, as well as strength and conditioning sessions.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI\u2019m now fighting at pro-am, which means there is no head or body protection, although we can\u2019t yet use elbows and we still wear shinguards.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cGiving and taking those powerful punches and kicks to the head takes courage obviously but when you win it is the best feeling.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cMy bouts are scheduled for nine minutes whereas fully professional, it\u2019s 15.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cMaking weight is difficult as teenage boys love their food, but this sport improves fitness.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI love everything about the gym, especially the constant mutual support from team-mates and I\u2019m proud to have started coaching at junior inter-club competitions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Hasson\u2019s coach Richard Smith said: \u201cZac was quiet and small for his age when he started at Bad Company.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cBut he was diligent in attending and he got on with making progress.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cHe was desperate to compete and changed his diet, then he got noticed.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cHe\u2019s always been confident and composed and we\u2019re grateful to his parents for their tireless support.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cZac\u2019s become a role model and a part of our family, who has proved he can fight, as he smashed it on Hitman.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Hasson is currently looking to secure sponsors to allow him on qualification to be part of Team England at the WBC world championship in Thailand next June.\n<\/p>\n