Teenage Thai boxer Daniel Welsh has finally found someone brave enough to fight him - but he had to travel to Thailand to do it.

The 16-year-old who is too good for every other junior in Britain made the long trip to take on a top professional in front of thousands of screaming fans.

And when Daniel knocked out his much older opponent in the third round the Thais went crazy.

"They loved him," said trainer Dave McClennon. "They were tearing at his clothes and going mental."

Daniel, of Clifford Road, Baildon, said: "It was a big stadium, full of people waving their betting cards in the air. It was amazing."

Now he wants to make his home in Thailand and earn a living from fighting.

"I have really gone as far as I can in this country," said the three-times British amateur champion.

"I've beaten everyone in my age group who will take me on.

"It's all professional in Thailand. It's like a different sport."

Mr McClennon, head Thai trainer at Bradford's King's Gym, said: "He'd do well if he went there. Top fighters get £8,000 for one bout and are in the ring ten times a year."

That would make a big difference to the lifestyle of the former Salt Grammar student who is currently spending his time learning to become a trainer at Kickers Martial Arts Academy in Bradford.

Co-owner Darren Good said: "His ability is second to none. People don't want to fight him because he wins, so he had to go abroad.

"If we can help him progress as an instructor he could be in line for a full-time job."

Daniel had to raise the money for the five-week trip to Pattaya, Thailand, himself, with help from people who read about his ambition in the Telegraph & Argus last year.

Now he is starting to save up for a repeat visit later this year.

The youngster took up Thai boxing when he was bullied at primary school. Staff there still remember how he took to the sport and donations included cash from a former dinner lady there.