Max Holloway has a positive sign of 'Korean zombie' for confrontation. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook
After a gala victory in UFC Kansas City, Max Holloway He defended his position as number two in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg) and took another step towards the belt. Contrary to what many expected, the former category champion expressed his desire to face Chan sung jung, better known as 'Korean zombie'. Present at the press conference, the 'Blessed' explained the reason for his challenge to the veteran.
“That’s the only guy in my time with the older guys that I didn’t get to fight. I would love that fight. There's a fight in my agent's scary country, Australia. Australia could happen at some point. We don't know when. And if the korean zombie If he wants to, he can have this fight. I would love to fight him. This is one of the guys that I have grown up with and watched (…) I would love to fight and share the octagon with him. He's one of the best I haven't managed to fight yet. We came out at the same time and we didn’t fight each other, so if that’s it, that’s it,” Max said.
It didn't take long for 'Zumbi' to respond. On his personal Instagram account, the athlete showed interest in the confrontation against the former featherweight champion.
“Holloway! If you want to fight me, anytime and anywhere. Let’s do this, brother”, published the fighter.
At 31 years old, Holloway reached 24 career victories. In category reigned by Alexander Volkanovsky, the athlete chose to wait for the executioner to confront Yair Rodriguez for the unification of titles. Defeated three times by the New Zealander, Max was not opposed to a possible fourth duel against the champion.
Ultimate veteran, Korean zombie He suffered a heavy defeat to Volkanovski in his last appearance and even announced his retirement. Months later, the fighter went back and changed his mind. In the UFC since 2011, Sung Jung has seven triumphs and four setbacks in the organization.
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