"I can and will fight anybody in my weight class; WBC, WBO or IBF champions, I am ready to fight them...Like I do in all of my fights, you will see me dominating and it is always fun to stand on the winner side," stated world champion Choi Hyunmi, who talked about her future plans and much more. Check it out!
PC: How are you doing, Hyunmi?
CH: I recently came back from Las Vegas, so other than jet lag, I am doing very well.
PC: You are coming off of a successful defense of your WBA super featherweight title back in July against Mayra Gomez. How do you feel about that particular performance?
CH: She isn’t the toughest one I’ve fought and I can accept the result as it is shown in the ring.
PC: You sport a 16-0-1 record. Do you feel like even though you have 17 pro fights, you are still learning and we still haven’t seen the best of you?
CH: Every opponent is different. Even though I fought more than 17 fights, I believe I am learning more and more on each fight. And this is my know-how to keep my position as champion for 10 years.
PC: “Defector Girl Boxer” is your moniker. You have to explain that one to me.
CH: Probably just because I was born in North Korea and came to South Korea when I was 14 years old. I can’t find any other reason than this one.
PC: It sounds like you have a very interesting story. Do you feel in order to go to the next level as a fighter, you will eventually have to come to the United States and fight? Do you feel like the American fans will need to put eyes on you?
CH: South Korea’s boxing industry isn’t in the best condition for professional boxers, but I believe I have what it takes to be a champion. I do believe fighting in the U.S. would definitely help me in many ways, such as there are more female boxers to train with. Not to mention I also want to fight along with famous boxers. I want to show my performances to people and for this, women boxing fans need to put their eyes on me. I won’t let you down. It will be fun.
PC: Since 2015, you have averaged 2 fights a year. Are you planning to stay on par with that average and will we see you in the ring again before the year is out?
CH: Yes, probably in between December of 2018 to January of 2019, I am guessing.
PC: Womens boxing is as popular now as it has been in a very long time. What do you feel you need to do to capitalize on its popularity and become a household name?
CH: I believe there’s a need of putting fights against good fighters for performance quality. Also, more fight money is needed for the women fighters. If there are more big matches like GGG vs. Canelo, popularity will come with it.
PC: Is there a female out there that you would like to test your skills against, or whoever they put in front of you, you plan to take out?
CH: I can and will fight anybody in my weight class; WBC, WBO or IBF champions, I am ready to fight them.
PC: For fans who have never watched you fight or those trying to become familiar with you, what do you bring to the table in terms of fighting style? What can fans who tune into your fights expect to see?
CH: I think my techniques are at the best as a women boxer. Like I do in all of my fights, you will see me dominating and it is always fun to stand on the winner side.
PC: I know you were able to meet Floyd Mayweather. What was that like for you and is he one of your boxing influences?
CH: Floyd Mayweather lives the life that most boxers dream. For that reason, he gives me motivation to keep going forward and go to the bigger rings.
PC: I appreciate the time, best of luck to you moving forward, and I look forward to following your career. Is there anything else you would like to add before I let you go?
CH: Please remember Champion Choi Hyunmi. And I hope to see you all soon in the U.S. Thank you.
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