KUCHING: Texas Jeremy Lo, the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medalist in the 54-57kg men’s Muay Thai category, is keeping his focus on the future after his recent victory.
Securing a thrilling 29-23 win over Penang’s Muhamad Hakimi Nordin, Texas admitted that even after the competition, he was still processing the significance of his achievement.
“It felt surreal, to be honest. Even a week after winning, it was hard to really settle into it.
“But once the moment passed, I just went back to training and kept moving forward,” Texas shared in an interview with New Sarawak Tribune recently.
Having spent significant time training in Thailand, Texas explained the intensity and difference in his training routine compared to what he experiences in Malaysia.
“In Thailand, we train in double sessions, and the focus is on a whole different level.
“The atmosphere there is intense, and I love the gym and the people. It’s all about pushing yourself to the limit.”
Since winning gold at Sukma in August, Texas has continued to build on his momentum.
“I love food, so after the win, I took some time to relax and eat. But I didn’t stop there—I fought in Koh Samui, Thailand shortly after and won that too.
“Now, it’s been a couple of months, and I’ve just been training. I plan to fight again before Christmas, but next year is when I’ll really step up to the big stages,” he added.
Off the mat, Texas is all about indulging in his favourite foods.
“Steak, burgers, and fries—those are my top two choices,” he said, grinning.
The 16-year-old fighter, who just graduated from Lodge International School, is taking a gap year to focus solely on Muay Thai.
“Right now, I’m all in on Muay Thai. No university for me this year—just training in Thailand and seeing where the sport takes me,” he explained.
Looking to the future, Texas is excited about the upcoming challenges.
“We had three fighters from our gym in the recent Underground Fight event, and I’m really excited to see how they perform.”
Known for his intense focus and no-nonsense approach, Texas remains grounded despite his Sukma success.
“It’s all about the grind. The gold medal was great, but I’m already looking ahead. There’s always another fight, always another challenge.”
Texas is also supported by his father and coach, Jeremy Lo, who was a constant presence during the Sukma competition.
From outside the ring, Jeremy could be heard rallying his son on and giving him vital instructions, providing unwavering encouragement throughout the fights.
