Daniel started muay thai at 11 years old after trying Tae Kwon Do and kickboxing.
He was one of the youngest non thai to fight at the Rajadamnern Stadium at 15 years old promoted by Petchyindee Academy where he spends times regularly since that fight.[1]
McGowan became a force to be reckoned with when he knocked out multiple weights stadium champion Rungnarai Kiatmuu9 at YOKKAO in October 2017.[2] This win opened him for big fights in Thailand where two months later he beat Thanadej Thor.Pran49 but injured his hand in the process.
For his comeback in September 2018 Mcgowan knocked out Saengmorakot Sakphinyo with an elbow on the televised portion of a big event at Rajadamnern Stadium. Two months later he beat Ratanaphon Nor.Anuwatgym but injured his hand again and had to have multiple surgeries during 2019 and 2020 which took him out of competition for two years.
Titles and accomplishments
Amateur
47Kg WRSA World Champion
49Kg GBMA World Champion
51Kg WRSA World Champion
Professional
2016 Muay Thai Grand Prix Bantamweight Champion[3]