"Build my fan base overseas" - Japanese star Kana says it’s time for the world to witness her striking prowess
Female kickboxing sensation and former K-1 world champion 'Krusher Queen' Kana Morimoto of Japan can't wait to showcase her skills in ONE Championship, after inking a deal with the world's largest martial arts organization earlier this year.
Morimoto joins a stacked ONE Championship women's striking division, which includes stars like 'C18' Anissa Meksen, 'The Hurricane' Smilla Sundell, and 'The Queen' Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom, among many others.
In ONE Championship, Morimoto can't wait to make a name for herself on the biggest global stage. In a recent interview with Bangkok Post, Morimoto said she was excited to build a bigger fanbase in ONE.
'Krusher Queen' said:
"I want the fans to think, ‘I want to see KANA’s fight’, and to build my fan base overseas. I’m willing to fight outside of Japan, in Thailand."
Morimoto enjoyed a successful amateur fighting career until 2015. From there, the Matsusaka native joined the professional ranks and soon became the Krush flyweight champion.
Not long after, Morimoto shifted to the prestigious regional kickboxing organization K-1, where she captured the K-1 women's flyweight tournament championship and a world title.
Needless to say, 'Krusher Queen' is ready to prove herself on the world stage, and can't wait to make her ONE debut.
Kana Morimoto teases ONE Championship debut soon: "I’ve been training very hard"
Former K-1 kickboxing titleholder 'Krusher Queen' Kana Morimoto of Japan is raring to go and can't wait for her first fight in the world's largest martial arts organization.
The 32-year-old is eager to test her mettle against the best fighters on the planet in ONE Championship. She has teased her next fight.
Speaking to veteran MMA reporter Nick Atkin, Morimoto says she has been hard at work, getting ready for her ONE Championship debut.
'Krusher Queen' said:
"I’ve been training very hard. I’m actually preparing for an upcoming fight. It’s been great."
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