[3] Through dedication and hard training, Phil rose through the ranks of Thai Boxing becoming European and British Welterweight Champion.
He attained some success on the British Professional Boxing Circuit while still actively competing in Muay Thai.
Phil spent three years as a professional boxer but ultimately realised that Thai Boxing was his life's ambition and deserved his full attention.
As a Thai Boxer, Phil has fought professionally in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland and the US.
[6] Nurse was the cutman involved in the UFC 94 greasing controversy when he applied vaseline to Georges St-Pierre.
[7] On 17 May 2015, Nurse received the title of Ajarn or Master from Muay Thai Grandmaster Surachai "Chai" Sirisute.