Jihin Radzuan’s inventory at ONE Championship hasn’t ever been upper, however she additionally is aware of {that a} identify combat gained’t be straight away passed over to her.
In an interview with South China Morning Publish’s Tom Taylor, Jihin stated that she would wish no less than two extra victories sooner than she may just problem ONE Atomweight International Champion Angela Lee.
Jihin, who’s the No.5 atomweight contender, stated she’s in a position for no matter occurs however that identify combat towards Lee will nonetheless want a little bit of labor.
Jihin Radzuan stated:
“I’m feeling in a position now, however [I think I need] every other two or 3 fits then I’m gonna be matching up along with her.”
The Malaysian megastar is on a three-fight successful streak and has gained 4 of her ultimate 5 fits. Her ultimate victory was once a split-decision good fortune over the prior to now undefeated Itsuki Hirata at ONE X ultimate March.
Her victory over Hirata in the end driven her to 5th spot within the atomweight ratings.
Jihin added that she and her coaches have at all times had conversations a couple of possible identify combat towards Lee. Since she’s already the No.5 contender, Jihin stated that she has to in the end image herself in that all-important championship fit.
“My trainer, my teammates, and I at all times have a dialog about this like at some point one day I can be there someday. Now I’ve to stay it actual since I’m within the most sensible 5 already. I’ve to peer myself in that place for the identify bout.”
Jihin Radzuan feels she’s constructed her self belief during her profession.
‘Shadow Cat’ was once on a tear in her first 3 fights at ONE Championship successful all of her assignments in 2018. The next 12 months, on the other hand, noticed her in a pinch.
Jihin had a below-par 2019, dropping two of 3 fights to Gina Iniong and Denice Zamboanga. However, ‘Shadowcat’ controlled to bop again and feels that she’s going to in the end get to Lee’s stage.
“For those who question me 3 12 months in the past, I don’t I’m in a position. However now you’ll be able to see, everyone can see that my abilities are higher and that it has progressed. For those who question me now or within the subsequent 12 months or two, we’ll see. [I think] I’m in a position for it.”
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Ahead of her win over Hirata, Jihin Radzuan scored unanimous resolution wins over Bi Nguyen and Mei Yamaguchi.
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