V. Shevchenko at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
For a high-level fighter, the motivation to remain focused and at the top can become a problem. Although, Valentina Shevchenko, everything is different. In a press conference with 'ESPN', the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.) highlighted her love for mixed martial arts and still wants to remain active for a long time. She defends her title against Lauren Murphy No. UFC 266 this Saturday (25).
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“How long, on average, do fighters practice martial arts? Seven or eight years? I've been fighting for 28 years and I've been practicing martial arts longer than they have been. It's my focus and I'm going to fight as hard as I can. I will fight forever, even after I’m 50,” said Shevchenko.
Even before switching to mixed martial arts, Valentina already managed to establish herself in Kickboxing and Muay Thai. Furthermore, in her family, the Kyrgyz is also the younger sister of Antonina Shevchenko, which competes in the same division.
Valentina Shevchenko continues looking to expand his legacy in Ultimate and defends his belt against Lauren Murphy next Saturday (25). To date, she has five title defenses and a record of 21 triumphs and three setbacks.
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