Jihin Radzuan expects title shot against Angela Lee in the future

Jihin Radzuan’s inventory at ONE Championship has by no means been increased, however she additionally is aware of {that a} title combat received’t be immediately handed over to her.

In an interview with South China Morning Publish’s Tom Taylor, Jihin stated that she would want no less than two extra victories earlier than she might problem ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee.

Jihin, who’s the No.5 atomweight contender, stated she’s prepared for no matter occurs however that title combat in opposition to Lee will nonetheless want a bit of labor.

Jihin Radzuan stated:

“I’m feeling prepared now, however [I think I need] one other two or three matches then I’m gonna be matching up together with her.”

The Malaysian star is on a three-fight successful streak and has received 4 of her final 5 matches. Her final victory was a split-decision success over the beforehand undefeated Itsuki Hirata at ONE X final March.

Her victory over Hirata ultimately pushed her to fifth spot within the atomweight rankings.

Jihin added that she and her coaches have all the time had conversations a few potential title combat in opposition to Lee. Since she’s already the No.5 contender, Jihin stated that she has to ultimately image herself in that all-important championship match.

“My coach, my teammates, and I all the time have a dialog about this like sometime sooner or later I might be there in the future. Now I’ve to maintain it actual since I’m within the prime 5 already. I’ve to see myself in that place for the title bout.”

Jihin Radzuan feels she’s constructed her confidence all through her profession.

‘Shadow Cat’ was on a tear in her first three fights at ONE Championship successful all of her assignments in 2018. The next 12 months, nonetheless, noticed her in a pinch.

Jihin had a below-par 2019, shedding two of three fights to Gina Iniong and Denice Zamboanga. However, ‘Shadowcat’ managed to bounce again and feels that she is going to ultimately get to Lee’s degree.

“If you happen to ask me three 12 months in the past, I don’t I’m prepared. However now you’ll be able to see, all people can see that my abilities are higher and that it has improved. If you happen to ask me now or within the subsequent 12 months or two, we’ll see. [I think] I’m prepared for it.”